AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarijuana Rescheduling: A federal appeals court kept a limited Schedule III marijuana order in place while legal challenges continue, denying a request to pause the rule as operators watch what happens next. Cannabis Compliance & Banking: Cannabis analytics firm Headset Inc. agreed to pay $1.01M to settle claims it improperly received a COVID-19 PPP loan tied to its cannabis industry status. Hemp Regulation Pressure: Farmers and business owners face uncertainty as a federal ban threatens Kentucky’s hemp industry, with deadlines and coverage risk rising. Local CBD/Cannabis Rules: Islamabad’s high court ordered rules for sheesha cafés within a month, warning against mixing cannabis with tobacco and targeting youth harm. Synthetic Cannabinoids Crackdown: Norwood, Massachusetts moved to ban kratom and synthetic cannabinoids like delta-8/delta-10 under local health restrictions. Industry Growth Signal: ICC Sydney is set to host the Southern Hemisphere’s largest CBD solar array, aiming to cut emissions and energy costs for the convention center. Policy Process Watch: Victoria’s work-from-home bill was referred to an inquiry, delaying passage until after the state election—an example of how governance timelines can stall major reforms.
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