AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLegal/Policy Shock: France is moving to ban CBD edibles under tighter EU “novel food” enforcement, a fresh reminder that hemp products can disappear fast when regulators tighten the rules. Rescheduling Ripple Effects: In Maryland, the DOJ/DEA medical cannabis rescheduling push is already being framed as a tax and research unlock for licensed operators, while the federal status still leaves recreational markets unchanged. Enforcement & Supply Chain: Nigeria’s Ogun Customs says it seized N6.77bn worth of cannabis and other contraband, including “Ghana Loud,” underscoring how cross-border trafficking keeps adapting. Retail Reality Check: Michigan’s Ascend Wellness is permanently closing a Lansing grow site and laying off 95 workers, pointing to tougher economics across the state’s marijuana industry. On-the-Ground Security: A Monroe, Michigan cannabis shop arson attempt ended with suspects accidentally setting themselves on fire—sprinklers helped the store reopen the same day. Industry Expansion: Kentucky’s High Profile Cannabis opened in London, expanding access for registered patients in Laurel County and nearby areas.
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