AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCBD Legal Clash: A U.S. appeals court upheld the DEA’s stance that CBD is a Schedule 1 controlled substance, a blow to hemp producers and a reminder that state legality may not protect federal compliance. Hemp Policy Push: Idaho lawmakers are urged to finally legalize hemp production, arguing current rules block farmers and even out-of-state shipments. Courtroom CBD/Cannabis Fallout: A judge ordered a man in Ireland to attend substance abuse services after he admitted cannabis possession and said he “threw the drugs down the toilet” during a raid. Industry & Markets: Curaleaf CEO Boris Jordan says institutional equity investors are starting to talk with cannabis firms, hinting at a possible shift in capital interest. Enforcement Roundup: Nigeria’s NDLEA seized ₦12.3bn worth of “Canadian Loud” cannabis at Lagos port and arrested a businesswoman with 7.5kg cocaine; other reports include a hydroponic marijuana bust in Ahmedabad and multiple drug raids and arrests across the U.S. Public Health Angle: Canada’s new school substance-use framework recommends starting prevention in kindergarten, moving away from punishment toward support.
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