AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTexas THC Crackdown: Texas lawmakers are gearing up for another push to ban hemp-derived THC products, arguing last year’s tighter rules by Gov. Greg Abbott haven’t curbed hospitalizations and poison-control calls. Vaping & Synthetic Cannabinoids: A new warning campaign targets illegal vapes sold to teens, citing reports of Spice (synthetic cannabinoids) showing up in school confiscations and stressing the risk of unpredictable, hidden drugs. Border Enforcement: Canada Border Services says it’s fining and arresting U.S. travelers at the U.S.-Canada border for undeclared narcotics and firearms. International Cannabis Busts: Hong Kong Customs seized about $1.3M in cannabis buds and edibles from an incoming passenger; Cyprus police seized 7kg of cannabis in a postal case. Kenya Court on Rastafari: Kenya’s High Court dismissed a bid to legalize cannabis use for Rastafarians, saying the law doesn’t violate religious freedom and calling for a national drug-policy debate. Industry Update: Humboldt County Growers Alliance says the cannabis market is stabilizing after years of decline, but compliance costs and overproduction still hurt producers.
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