AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHemp Policy Showdown: The U.S. Senate voted 61-32 to delay a federal ban on hemp THC products until Dec. 11, keeping the industry alive while lawmakers try to craft rules instead of outright prohibition. State Regulatory Pressure: Vermont regulators warn a new federal hemp definition could disrupt the state’s hemp/CBD business models, putting small and mid-size manufacturers on edge. Industry Market Timing: Virginia’s regulated cannabis retail market is set to launch July 1, 2027, after years of relying on a hemp loophole for THC demand. Enforcement Roundup (Nigeria): NDLEA says it arrested an Italy-based businessman after he allegedly swallowed 98 cocaine wraps at Enugu airport, and it also seized cannabis-infused cookies and gummies at Lagos’ Tin Can Port. Local Drug Busts: Delta State Police recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp in an intelligence-led raid. Public Safety (Vaping): UK charity Hope UK says kids as young as 11 are using spice-laced vapes and wants earlier drug education in primary schools. Cross-Border Cannabis Case: Hong Kong Customs seized about 6 kg of suspected cannabis buds at the airport and arrested a passenger. Tax Crackdown (California): California’s tax agency reports $168M seized in illicit cannabis and tobacco since 2019, including nearly $22M in early 2026.
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