AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHemp THC policy fight: A bipartisan U.S. bill would regulate hemp THC drinks like alcohol, setting a 5mg THC limit for sales to adults 21+ and aiming to keep the $28B sector alive as a federal ban looms. Regulatory restart: Rhode Island reopened cannabis retail licensing after residency rules were struck down, with applications running through Nov. 23 and social equity requirements tied to past cannabis enforcement impacts. Industry shake-up: Mississippi’s two required cannabis testing labs (Steep Hill and Alchemy Analytics) are merging into Southern Precision Analytics to protect testing capacity. Smuggling pressure: India seized 4.033kg of hydroponic cannabis at Chennai airport; police also busted an interstate ganja network moving supply from Odisha to Goa. Enforcement at home: A Kansas driver was arrested after throwing suspected marijuana during a speeding stop, while New Zealand police dismantled a meth-and-cannabis operation in Tinopai. Public health & safety: A CDC-linked theme continues as hospitals report rising nausea/vomiting tied to frequent cannabis use.
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