AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedical Cannabis Policy Clash (US): New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill that would let medical cannabis dispensaries operate greenhouse cultivation at a different location, arguing against expanding cultivation; lawmakers could still override. Qualifying-Conditions Fight (US): Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear pushed back on calls to prosecute licensees who follow an executive order expanding medical cannabis qualifying conditions, framing it as a “lack of humanity” toward patients with terminal illnesses. Regulatory Pressure on Odor Control (US): Santa Barbara County moved to revoke cannabis greenhouse operators’ licenses unless they installed advanced odor-control tech; growers rushed to comply, leaving only one operator still without odor control. Hemp Industry Update (US): Texas Hemp Business Council executive director Mark Bordas will speak at the Hemp Beverage Expo panel “The Rules Are Still Being Written,” focusing on shifting compliance risks as state and federal policies evolve. Research Watch (CBD-adjacent): A new study linked higher glyphosate exposure during pregnancy to hormone changes tied to placenta and fetal development, adding to the debate over herbicide safety.
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