AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedical Cannabis Policy (US): Georgia signed SB 220, expanding eligibility and access for medical cannabis patients starting July 1, including removing end-stage/severe-condition limits and broadening product options. Workplace Rights (US): New Jersey’s appellate court held that people denied jobs after positive cannabis tests can sue employers under CREAMMA, creating a clearer private right of action. Rescheduling & Compliance (US): A separate report notes federal medical pot rules face a new challenge, while lawmakers push for prompt IRS tax guidance for marijuana businesses as rescheduling moves forward. Youth & Risk (Australia): A UniSQ study links frequent social media use in teens with higher odds of trying cannabis, with impulsivity/risk-taking driving much of the connection. Public Safety (US): Tests in one case highlight that cannabis edibles can impair drivers beyond legal drunk limits, and some labs can’t detect it reliably. Legal/Enforcement (UK/Elsewhere): Scotland Yard says it’s assessing Mo Farah trafficking allegations; in the UK, police also reported cannabis found in a driver’s car after a failed roadside drugs test. Industry/Access (US): Ascend Wellness backed a social-equity dispensary launch in Eatontown, NJ, employing 22 workers and aiming to expand community access.
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