AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedical Cannabis Policy: Arkansas dispensaries say federal medical marijuana rescheduling could cut taxes and level the playing field, with changes taking effect retroactively and potentially lowering effective tax rates. Hemp Beverage Regulation: North Carolina lawmakers are weighing a near-total ban on hemp THC drinks, and industry voices warn it would push out legitimate brands and help bad actors. Federal/State Ballot Moves: California’s proposed initiative would exempt more food and nonalcoholic beverages from sales taxes but explicitly not cover cannabis products, while a separate San Diego-area measure could raise the threshold for citizen-led tax hikes. Enforcement & Supply Chain: Ireland’s Gardaí seized nearly €650,000 of suspected cannabis in Dublin and also hit North Cork homes with another €323,000 cannabis haul. International Drug Crackdowns: Nigeria’s NDLEA and UAE’s NDEA signed an MoU to boost intelligence-sharing against trafficking along the Nigeria-UAE corridor, citing major seizures including cannabis and opioids. School-Area Dealer Busts: Tirana police arrested 38 and seized heroin, cocaine, and cannabis after a four-month probe into drug sales near schools. Kratom Safety Alarm: Mississippi officials are fast-tracking toxicology after two student deaths, renewing scrutiny of kratom’s overdose risk.
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