AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Hemp Rules: Rhode Island businesses may keep intoxicating hemp products above the new federal limit, but cannot sell them after the rule takes effect Dec. 11. Minnesota says it will continue licensing hemp businesses, though local drink makers face uncertainty over how to operate under the ban. Hemp and the Environment: A Kentucky study links expanded hemp acreage with greater crop diversity, cleaner water and more varied birdlife. Industry Outlook: British Columbia’s new government plans to treat cannabis as an economic development opportunity; the licensed sector contributed about $2.65 billion to provincial GDP and supported 5,300 jobs in 2025. Medical Access: Massachusetts regulators are considering letting out-of-state patients register for medical cannabis with a diagnosis from a state-certified provider. Community Repair: Minnesota is offering $10.9 million in grants to help communities recover from harms caused by past cannabis laws. Global Rules: EU Council members are seeking more consistent hemp regulations across member states.
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