AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFederal Hemp Policy: The House passed a continuing resolution that delays the federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products until Dec. 11, pushing the Nov. 12 deadline back and sending the bill to President Trump’s desk—giving hemp retailers, farmers, and brands a short runway to shape a longer-term regulatory plan. Local Cannabis Retail: St. Peter, Minnesota’s 10,000 Lakes Cannabis Co. opened its second dispensary in town, a sign of how legalization keeps expanding brick-and-mortar access. Regulatory Uncertainty for Hemp THC: New Orleans-based Crescent Canna hit the Inc. 5000 after explosive growth, but federal THC rules are still pressuring deals and staffing as the industry waits for clarity. California Retail Rules: A California bill to allow dispensary drive-thru windows was put on hold by its sponsor, keeping local approval requirements central. Enforcement & Compliance: A Seattle marijuana data firm, Headset Inc., agreed to pay $1M+ to settle claims tied to an allegedly improper PPP loan. Cybersecurity: A dark-web identity theft service reportedly sells scans of 153M+ U.S. and Canadian driver’s licenses, with some listings tied to marijuana dispensary cards.
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