AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHemp Ban Fight: The White House is pushing to pause the upcoming federal ban on many hemp-derived cannabinoid products, after Senate Republicans hit a “deadlock” over a stopgap provision that would delay the limit until Dec. 11—an effort tied to lawmakers’ concerns about access to THC gummies and vapes. Retail Impact: Square told merchants to remove CBD/hemp items from its platform by Oct. 15, citing the same federal redefinition that would recriminalize many products after Nov. 12. State Policy: North Carolina’s hemp ban vote is delayed until November, while Virginia hemp businesses sue over new THC limits they say could wipe out their survival. Industry/Compliance Tech: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system for medicinal cannabis, aiming to support licensing, patient registration, and prevent diversion. Enforcement & Health: Police shut down an illegal Muskoka grow-op with 4,000+ plants; meanwhile, U.S. hospitals reported a 16% rise in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome diagnoses among frequent users. Business Moves: Delaware adult-use cannabis sales topped $53M in the first year, with tax revenue supporting social equity grants.
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