AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHemp Industry Under Pressure: A new federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is set to hit Dec. 11, putting businesses like Illinois’ Hempstock Pharms in “end game” mode as compliant inventory is a small slice of sales. Policy Shift in Asia: Thailand’s cabinet approved a Cannabis Control Bill to lock the country into medical-only rules, with licensing across the supply chain and advertising bans, as thousands of dispensaries face transition deadlines. Local Retail Rollouts: Sutter Creek, California approved Amador County’s first cannabis dispensary after a 3-1 vote, while Illinois’ Carpentersville is set to open a drive-thru dispensary for both adult-use and medical customers. Public Health Watch: New research finds stroke rates nearly doubled among adults ages 20–54 over 27 years, with substance use flagged among contributing factors. Everyday Cannabis Use Research: Arizona State University used smartphone-based surveys to show craving can predict continued cannabis use for some people, but social context changes the pattern. Community Safety & Enforcement: Police in Arkansas seized about 60 pounds of illegal marijuana in two I-40 stops; UK police asked residents to report suspected cannabis use and dealing in a local area.
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