AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Rescheduling Shock: The DOJ says many state-licensed medical cannabis products are moving from Schedule I to Schedule III, a shift that could ease research and reduce tax pressure for operators—while recreational cannabis stays Schedule I for now. Tax Fight: A new analysis argues the long-running Section 280E rule has treated legal cannabis like drug trafficking, costing the industry billions—rescheduling could finally unlock deductions. Policy Pushback: Even as rescheduling lands, lawmakers are pushing for “carve-outs” to keep THC testing rules for safety-sensitive workers, and Alabama is delaying implementation to get more input. Local Enforcement: Courts and airports keep serving hard lessons—Scarborough’s tourist ship captain got a suspended jail term for running cannabis “business” and laced sweets, while a drug courier case at Edinburgh Airport heads toward a lengthy sentence. Everyday Impact: In New Jersey, a bill would loosen THC drink limits in liquor stores, drawing public health backlash.
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