AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoParaquat Crackdown: Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a weed killer tied by advocates to Parkinson’s disease, while farmers warn the move could squeeze margins. Hemp Rules Update: Washington State’s agriculture department finalized new hemp production rules, including license fees, criminal-history reporting, THC testing, and tighter sampling timelines. Cannabis Policy Shift (Ireland): An Oireachtas committee recommended repealing a key Misuse of Drugs Act section to fully decriminalise possession of drugs for personal use, keeping trafficking powers intact. DEA Rescheduling Hearing: A DEA judge set the schedule for next week’s marijuana rescheduling hearing, with multiple groups slated to present. Medicinal Cannabis & Driving (Australia): NSW’s proposed medical cannabis driving bill would stop automatic penalties for eligible patients who aren’t impaired, though roadside testing and bans still apply. Local Enforcement (UK): PSNI says nine cannabis factories were found in a £1.1m drugs bust, with multiple arrests across Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Roadside Cannabis Case (UK): A driver in Cumbria admitted driving with THC above the legal limit, saying cannabis use was meant to help with depression and calming. Hemp Industry Trust: A cannabinoid sector piece argues the next phase of CBD depends on quality and clinical validation, not just product visibility.
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