AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Hemp Ban Pressure: Wisconsin’s “intoxicating hemp” loophole is set to close in November, putting retailers like Happy Day’s Farm LLC on alert as a new federal ban threatens jobs and store shelves. Regulatory & Local Cannabis Access: Nanaimo, B.C. is moving a proposed cannabis shop to a public hearing, with the province’s licensing tied to local approval and distance rules (including a daycare proximity concern). Medical Marijuana Rescheduling: The DOJ urged a D.C. appeals court not to freeze a final rule that would reschedule medical marijuana, as opponents fight the change. CBD Research Reality Check: A new study reports cannabidiol shows no significant benefit for treating psychotic disorders, reinforcing CBD as experimental for these conditions. On-the-Ground Enforcement: An Ontario driver was charged with drug-impaired driving after police detected cannabis odor during a “asleep at the wheel” stop. Military Restrictions on CBD: Fort Huachuca banned access to six local businesses, including several selling cannabis/CBD/smoke products, citing safety and compliance concerns. Business Ops & Cash: Steamboat Springs reported a May sales-tax dip, with marijuana sales down about 8%, while other categories rose. Industry Retail Shift: Online dispensaries are reshaping consumer expectations around privacy, convenience, and product info.
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