AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTexas THC crackdown: New rules took effect July 31 banning many hemp-derived THC products (including delta-8, delta-10, THCP, THCA flower and other synthetic variants), while delta-9 products at or under 0.3% THC by dry weight remain legal; possession of banned items can be prosecuted as a state jail felony. Enforcement & access: Texas retailers report confusion and shelf changes as products get pulled; meanwhile, New York’s Jefferson County saw 1,500+ cannabis-related ER visits in 2023, with officials pointing to education gaps after legalization. Regulated market build-out: St. Kitts and Nevis secured a seed-to-sale track-and-trace system for medicinal cannabis to prevent diversion and improve purity. Licensing clarity: Jamaica’s Cannabis Licensing Authority urged farmers not to confuse third-party registration with a licence application, stressing the statutory process. Legal challenge: A court upheld cannabis restrictions as constitutional, rejecting a bid for broader sacramental use at home. Research: Scientists reported a molecular “brake” mechanism guiding neutrophils to infection sites without damaging healthy tissue, pointing to future anti-inflammatory drug targets.
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