AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFederal Cannabis Rescheduling Fight: Indiana AG Todd Rokita and allies sued to block the DOJ’s move to ease marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, arguing the process was improper—raising fresh uncertainty for patients relying on medical cannabis. Adult-Use Market Stalls: Virginia’s governor vetoed bills that would have finally launched recreational sales, leaving the adult-use market in limbo despite earlier legislative momentum. Hemp Rule Shock: Tennessee finalized rules that will tighten hemp THC sales, with THCA and other hemp products becoming illegal to sell starting July 1—forcing retailers to clear shelves or pivot. Japan Policy Update: Japan expanded restrictions by banning cannabinol (CBN), adding another headwind for cannabinoid product makers. Industry Finance/Tax Strategy: Cannabis firms are leaning into ESOPs to navigate 280E tax hurdles as rescheduling talks continue, with new analysis focused on how ownership structures may reduce tax drag. Research & Consumer Claims: A new study links cannabis use to higher testosterone in young Swiss men, but researchers warn fertility impacts still need follow-up. On-the-Ground Enforcement: Police cases this week ranged from cannabis smuggling busts (including bhang seizures) to a prison watchdog charged with smuggling cannabis and phones into jail.
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