AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew York Cannabis Access: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law letting licensed microbusinesses and dispensaries sell at approved community events and farmers markets, aiming to boost small operators and expand access to regulated products. Hemp THC Fight: Sen. Ted Budd urged Congress to permanently close the “hemp loophole” after lawmakers voted to delay/reshape federal action on hemp-derived intoxicating THC marketed to kids. Virginia Hemp Lawsuit: Virginia hemp retailers sued the state over new THC limits and a tight Aug. 15 removal deadline, arguing the rules leave them stuck with inventory and forced changes. Workplace/Policy Pressure: A Farm Bill amendment to protect pesticide-related consumer lawsuits was voted down, after a Supreme Court ruling narrowed failure-to-warn claims—raising stakes for public health accountability. Enforcement Roundups: Police in multiple regions reported major drug seizures and arrests, including cocaine/meth operations and cannabis-related raids, while courts and prosecutors moved cases forward. Industry/Business Moves: Canada’s convenience retail advocacy group added Amanda Gun-Munro to lead public affairs, with cannabis policy experience in her background.
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