AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoHemp/THC Policy: A short-term federal fix pushed back the scheduled ban on hemp-derived THC products from Nov. 12 to Dec. 11, 2026—good news for retailers and manufacturers, but not a permanent solution. Banking Reform: The SAFE Banking Act was reintroduced in the Senate, aiming to protect banks serving state-legal cannabis and hemp-CBD businesses from federal prosecution and liability. Regulatory/Enforcement Debate: A new op-ed argues heavy-handed NSW drug policing is hurting nightlife and commerce without meaningfully disrupting organized supply chains. Local Governance: Sydney’s $150M Town Hall Square plan was paused after NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully referred it for independent review, escalating a fight over demolition, heritage, and ratepayer costs. Public Safety/Cannabis Links: In Kaduna, police said they rescued kidnapped victims and recovered an AK-47 while also seizing sacks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp during clearance operations. Industry Risk: A California sheriff warned illegal cannabis grows are tied to violence and water theft, alleging links to Chinese organized groups.
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