AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRegulation & Oversight: Oklahoma lawmakers are debating tighter packaging rules for edible marijuana after advocates say current guidance is confusing and hard to follow, with penalties tied to how products are made to look “kid-appealing.” Hemp Product Safety: A Virginia report highlights how hemp testing can vary even when labs hold required accreditation, raising questions about how reliably consumers’ gummies and vapes match labels. Market Pressure: A study finds higher taxes on state-legal cannabis push many buyers toward unregulated products, undermining public health goals. Workplace & Public Safety: California’s CHP is distributing $41M in cannabis-tax-funded grants for impaired-driving enforcement and forensic testing. Medical Cannabis Policy: Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission is moving forward with draft rules and fee schedules for licenses and the seed-to-sale tracking system. Industry & IP: Patent lawyers warn cannabis could see a “gold rush” in filings as rescheduling momentum grows. Culture & Consumer Products: KANHA and B-Real (Cypress Hill) launch a limited-edition hemp THC gummy, while Texas prepares to ban several delta-8/THC variants starting July 31. Health & Awareness: A STAT investigation finds THC beverages often appear on shelves next to regular drinks with weak age checks, and clinicians report frequent pediatric cases.
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