AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoHemp’s Federal Cliff: North Carolina and Wisconsin hemp businesses are bracing for federal restrictions due Dec. 11 that could outlaw many THC-containing products, with the new limit set at 0.4 milligrams of THC compounds per consumer container. North Carolina’s industry is estimated at more than $3 billion. CBD Transparency: The Hemp Doctor is promoting lab-tested products and public certificates of analysis, as customers and regulators scrutinize cannabinoid products. Rescheduling Access: Washington state regulators are seeking public comment on a proposed certification process that could help medical cannabis businesses document eligibility for benefits under federal Schedule III rules; the proposal is not yet in effect. Sales Shift: Illinois dispensaries sold a record number of adult-use items in July, but annual sales revenue fell to about $1.5 billion as greater supply and discounts pushed prices down. Cannabis tax receipts dipped slightly to $456 million. Texas Legal Fight: Hemp businesses challenging the state’s smokable-hemp ban are due in court Dec. 8, as steeply higher licensing fees add pressure on retailers and manufacturers.
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