AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHemp Regulation Update (NZ): New Zealand’s hemp regulatory reforms take effect May 28, 2026, replacing the outdated 2006 Industrial Hemp rules and moving low-THC hemp under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations for a more streamlined, growth-focused framework. Cannabis Market & Taxes (US): California reported nearly $248M in cannabis tax revenue for Q1 2026, with excise and sales tax receipts supporting programs like childcare, medical research, and youth substance abuse prevention. Medical Access & Policy (US): Illinois lawmakers are weighing cannabis and hemp changes this week, while Michigan’s new 24% wholesale marijuana tax is already raising alarms about consolidation and shrinking benefits for rural communities. Public Health & Safety (US/Global): A study highlights links between prenatal cannabis exposure and lower birthweight, while Vermont became the first US state to ban paraquat over Parkinson’s risk. Industry Watch (Hemp/CBD adjacent): New Zealand’s hemp sector welcomed the regulatory shift as a major milestone for growers and processors.
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