AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPatent & IP Watch: A new wave of cannabis patent filings is building as state legalization expands and federal rescheduling looks more likely, with USPTO “cannabis/marijuana” patent counts rising after major policy milestones. Local Cannabis Growth: Hackensack, New Jersey is weighing a former theater’s conversion into a 5,000-square-foot indoor cannabis micro-cultivation wholesale facility, while Loveland, Colorado is preparing a new dispensary opening after voters brought retail back. Regulatory Pressure on Edibles: Oklahoma’s OMMA advisory meeting drew pushback on proposed child-appeal packaging rules for high-dose marijuana edibles, with advocates calling the guidance confusing. THC Product Crackdown: Texas is set to ban multiple delta-8/THC variants starting July 31 after the state Supreme Court upheld the rules. Medical Market Compliance: Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission released draft fee and licensing updates, including new application, renewal, and seed-to-sale tracking charges. Safety & Enforcement: A STAT investigation found hemp-derived THC drinks sold in grocery settings next to kids’ products, often without proper signage or age checks.
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