AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDEA & FDA Rescheduling: DEA published material arguing marijuana rescheduling should proceed, while a separate report highlights DEA claims that THC labeling is often inaccurate—raising pressure on FDA oversight. Hemp Legal Battles (Texas/Virginia): Texas hemp retailers sued to block enforcement of the state’s near-total THC ban, alleging monopoly effects and unlawful rulemaking; in Virginia, a federal judge refused to halt a new 2% THC-per-package limit, leaving hemp shops scrambling to remove products. Local Regulation: West Chester, Pa., moved to restrict where smoke and vape shops can open, adding distance rules from schools and other sensitive sites. Courtroom/Policy: A New Jersey federal judge ruled labor peace agreement requirements for cannabis licensing are preempted by the NLRA, setting up a possible Third Circuit fight. Industry Moves: Vireo Growth completed its acquisition of C21 Investments. Market/Health Data: A new JAMA Psychiatry study found cannabis use disorder is rising among U.S. adults as use grows. Enforcement: Multiple drug-smuggling cases made headlines, including a Birmingham Airport cannabis plot and seizures at airports and local raids.
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