AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFederal Hemp Fight: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley joined 34 AGs urging Congress to keep the updated federal hemp definition intact, warning that weakening it could bring back unregulated intoxicating hemp products and increase youth access. Texas THC Crackdown: Texas moved to ban several hemp-derived THC products (delta-8/delta-10) starting July 31, while delta-9 THC remains legal—setting up fresh legal and retail fallout. Industry Reprieve Timeline: A Senate spending proposal would delay most federal hemp restrictions until Dec. 11, but would still recriminalize certain non-naturally produced cannabinoids on Nov. 12, creating a split deadline for shoppers. Regulation & Enforcement: South Africa police carried out Pietermaritzburg CBD compliance raids, arresting 30+ people and closing shops over permits; in Maryland, courts backed vehicle searches based on cannabis odor when occupants are under 21. Medical Cannabis Systems: The Bahamas says it’s “plotting the way forward” on medical cannabis, with a signed Metrc platform deal for seed-to-sale tracking and e-prescriptions. Business Moves: Safe Harbor’s cannabis-focused 401(k) plan is gaining early adoption, including a Canopy HR selection.
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