AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoHemp Legal Fight: A Texas appeals court lifted a stay, letting the state enforce its challenged “Total THC” hemp rules while litigation continues, including child-resistant packaging, testing, a 0.3% THC limit, and higher retailer licensing fees. Retail Access Push: California lawmakers advanced a bill to let licensed cannabis dispensaries add drive-thru windows, pending local approval, aiming to compete with the illicit market. Tax Pressure: Michigan’s new 25% wholesale cannabis tax brought in just $34M in Q1 2026 versus $86M forecast, with industry critics blaming the rate for pushing sales back underground. Labor Tension: Teamsters authorized a strike at Ascend Wellness in Illinois over a first contract, citing wage, health care, and workplace protection demands plus unfair labor practice claims. Enforcement Roundup: Ireland reported €306k+ in contraband seizures including 4.5 kg herbal cannabis; California’s Nevada County eradicated 14,619 illegal plants; and Delhi customs seized 15.38 kg hydroponic cannabis hidden in water heaters. Hemp-to-Fashion: Choose Your Change announced a Sept. 19-20 Brooklyn hemp farm-to-fabric textile showcase tied to New York Textile Month.
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