AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedical Cannabis Policy: Georgia signed SB 220 to expand access to its medical cannabis program starting July 1, removing end-stage/severe-condition limits for many diagnoses and broadening product options. Hemp Regulation: Tennessee finalized rules making it illegal to sell THCA and other hemp products starting July 1, tightening the state’s hemp market. Dispensary Openings: Kentucky’s first licensed medical cannabis dispensary, Green Releaf in Elizabethtown, is set to open and serve registered patients seven days a week. Federal/State Rescheduling Fallout: A new DOJ move downgrading medical marijuana classification is expected to unlock some federal tax benefits, but states still face uncertainty as recreational cannabis remains federally restricted. Enforcement & Smuggling Busts: Nigeria’s NDLEA reported major seizures, including ketamine and MDMA hidden in imported water purifier machines, plus large cannabis hauls and military-grade ammunition interceptions. International Airport Crackdown: Hong Kong Customs seized about 5 kg of suspected cannabis buds concealed in snack packaging and arrested a passenger. Local Government & CBD/Cannabis Markets: Illinois advanced HB5470, including changes tied to cannabis social equity reporting and economic incentive program updates. Industry/Legal Watch: A cannabis lawyer says TSA-related “flying with weed” confessions may not create the federal risk people assume, shifting focus to what operators sign to go legal.
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