AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoCannabis Consumer Education: A University at Buffalo study finds New York adults often don’t fully understand cannabis labels, including ingredients, dosages, and whether products are legally produced. Workplace & Public Safety Tech: Cannabix Technologies says its breath test can detect cocaine and benzoylecgonine in human samples, expanding beyond THC for potential multi-drug screening. Hemp Legal Win: A Foley, Alabama hemp store (Medicinal Bay CBD) beat the state after a judge dismissed charges tied to seized hemp and cash, citing that seized items were verified hemp via certificates of analysis. Industry Labor: Missouri cannabis workers keep scoring union wins, including a first collective bargaining contract for dispensary workers in Columbia and organizing momentum across the state. Regulatory Pressure (Psychedelics): Oregon regulators propose steep psilocybin fee hikes, with operators warning the legal market may contract sharply. Corporate Moves: Organic Remedies announced it’s transitioning to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Cannabinoid Therapeutics Deal: Splash Beverage Group secured exclusive global licensing for CannEpil®, a cannabinoid-based investigational epilepsy therapy, across multiple European countries. Youth & Media Safety: Snapchat disputes a study’s claims but faces scrutiny after researchers alleged teens are quickly recommended drug, sex, and violence content after signing up. Local Governance: Parramatta (Sydney) received NSW funding to trial a 24-hour entertainment precinct, aiming for later trading and more live music. Drug-Driving Awareness: The UK’s Think! campaign targets drug-impaired driving with summer-focused messaging.
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