AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHemp Policy: The U.S. Senate voted to delay the federal ban on hemp THC products until Dec. 11, giving regulators more time to craft rules instead of an outright prohibition—an outcome backed by lawmakers warning of job losses for farmers and small businesses. State Regulation: Vermont regulators say a new federal hemp definition could disrupt the state’s hemp-CBD market, especially for small and mid-size manufacturers, as they prepare for possible rule changes. Medical Cannabis Demand: Georgia’s medical cannabis program saw a sharp patient surge after eased access rules, with the registry jumping more than 22% in a month and regulators struggling to process the volume. Virginia Market: Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use retail rollout is set for July 1, 2027, after years of relying on a hemp loophole for THC products. Enforcement/Illicit Drugs: Nigeria’s NDLEA arrested an Italy-based businessman at Enugu airport after he allegedly swallowed 98 cocaine wraps, while also disrupting other smuggling attempts. UK Cannabis Crackdown: West Midlands Police seized nearly 5,000 cannabis plants from an Aston industrial unit after a power cut, arresting two suspects.
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