AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoFederal Rescheduling Deadline: A key U.S. marijuana rescheduling fight hits a Monday deadline for post-hearing briefs in the DEA process that could shift marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, with major implications for patients, researchers, and state-legal markets. Hemp Crackdown in Hawaii: Hawaii officials are defending a crackdown on hemp-derived products after a lawsuit challenges the state’s move to restrict THC items sold without medical cards. Nebraska Budget Bill Pushback: Nebraska’s LB1072, which would sweep major fund transfers and reshape programs, faces strong opposition in the Legislature. Industry M&A Watch: Curaleaf’s $272M bid for Aurora Cannabis keeps consolidation pressure on the medical cannabis sector. Enforcement Roundup: Police raids across multiple regions net cannabis and other drugs, including a Mumbai hydroponic lab bust tied to YouTube methods and a Galway operation seizing about €233,000 in cannabis. Product Safety/Youth Access: A guest op-ed highlights concerns about intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products marketed to young people without rigorous testing.
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