AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Cannabis Policy: South Dakota lawmakers heard that federal medical marijuana reclassification (Schedule I → Schedule III) could unlock banking and business tax deductions, though officials say they still lack key details on the broader impact. Hemp Industry: New Zealand’s Hemp Industries Association launched a Seed Project so everyday people can grow low-THC industrial hemp after May 2026 rule changes removed a licensing barrier. Public Health & Safety: A study of older adults with HIV found cannabis use is linked to higher fall risk, but the added risk drops once cigarette smoking is considered. Research Trial Watch: Australia’s NCCRED is recruiting for an online CBT program aimed at helping people reduce methamphetamine use—an access-focused model that could inform future addiction treatment approaches. Legal/Enforcement: North Carolina’s Supreme Court again upheld that the smell of cannabis can justify a police search, while a separate case in the UK described cannabis odor playing a role in a chase that ended with an arrest. Community & Culture: A Worcester cannabis dispensary leader is writing a co-parenting/family-court book, tying medical cannabis business life to child-focused support.
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