AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGeorgia Medical Cannabis Expansion: Georgia’s “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act” took effect Wednesday, renaming the program from low-THC oil to medical cannabis and easing access barriers. Officials and industry leaders say it could triple registered patients within a year, with more potency and delivery options now on the table. Hemp Rules Hit Marketing: New federal hemp measurement changes set for November 2026 are already reshaping CBD brand strategies, tightening what counts toward the 0.3% THC cap and raising compliance risk for guest posts and wellness placements. Legal/Enforcement Push: Nigeria’s DCEA says it seized 1,776 kg of cannabis and arrested 117 suspects across operations, while a Jharkhand High Court ruling held “bhang” isn’t covered by the NDPS Act’s cannabis (hemp) definition. Product Quality Signals: A report on pre-roll complaints argues retail feedback often traces back to manufacturing weaknesses, with buyers quietly cutting orders when joints won’t stay lit. Policy Fight in Court: DOJ says some marijuana rescheduling opponents are driven by “pocketbook interests,” a dispute that could affect the Schedule III future for cannabis businesses. Local Cannabis Market Pressure: Nova Scotia announced tougher fines for illegal cannabis sales and promotion, including higher penalties for businesses and landlords enabling sales.
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