A group of New York service-disabled military veterans suing New York's Office of Cannabis Management's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries program appear to be close to reaching a settlement with the state. In a motion filed Monday, Brian T. Burns, counsel for the plaintiffs, said the parties had reached an agreement in principle. The lawsuit claimed the legal cannabis … [Read more...] about Parties appear to have reached agreement in CAURD lawsuit that has held up N.Y. cannabis industry development
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Cannabis attorney talks about future of New York cannabis industry
A new legal settlement could ignite the rollout of the state's legal cannabis industry. A lawsuit had been filed by four service-disabled veterans who claimed the legal cannabis program unlawfully prioritized those with marijuana-related convictions. A judge then imposed an injunction back in August, blocking any new retail licenses from being issued or any new dispensaries … [Read more...] about Cannabis attorney talks about future of New York cannabis industry
Temporary outlet showcases cannabis products
Tim Scoma is pictured with New York-grown cannabis and a can of cannabis-infused water. “When we are operating, yes, it’s extremely fun,” Scoma told The Post-Journal, “but it was extremely stressful when it came to making sure all the paperwork was in and all the growers were in.” An area resident, Scoma is head manager of the temporary cannabis outlet that’s operating under … [Read more...] about Temporary outlet showcases cannabis products
Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by … Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by the latest findings from a comprehensive analysis by Leafwell. The numbers have been crunched, and the ver- dict is out: Oregon … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Hudson Valley Cannabis News
To the joy of many, and the chagrin of others, New York is expanding medical cannabis retail licenses to large multistate operators. The application window for “registered organizations” opened October. 31 and will run until 5:00pm December 19, according to a notice from state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Registered organizations will pay a premium to enter what … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Cannabis News
Legal Budtender Is Home After Three Weeks in Rikers on Pot Charges
Jumal George, 33, a budtender at Housing Works had been held at Rikers and in a Pennsylvania jail on cannabis-related charges. Jumal George, a budtender at Housing Works’ dispensary, was released from a Pennsylvania jail on Thursday evening. He had spent more than three weeks imprisoned on Rikers Island, in part because of an arrest warrant for out-of-state cannabis … [Read more...] about Legal Budtender Is Home After Three Weeks in Rikers on Pot Charges
Magnolia Bakery is turning its most iconic desserts into cannabis edibles
Magnolia Bakery turned its most iconic desserts into edibles. New York CNN — Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding is being whipped up in a new version that triggers elation in a different kind of way. The New York City-based dessert maker is transforming some of its famous treats into THC-infused edibles, including its banana pudding and red velvet cake. The limited-edition … [Read more...] about Magnolia Bakery is turning its most iconic desserts into cannabis edibles
Bill takes aim at roadside pot advertising
ALBANY — Assemblyman Scott A. Gray has introduced a new bill aimed at eliminating marijuana advertisements along roadsides, an effort he says will help cut down on the number of young people using drugs. On Wednesday, Gray, R-Watertown, introduced the “Roadside Cannabis Advertising Prohibition Act,” which would ban any cannabis advertisements on billboards or roadside signs in … [Read more...] about Bill takes aim at roadside pot advertising
Syracuse’s Recreational Cannabis Industry Struggles Amid Licensing Bottleneck
Cannabis drying at 4 Erratic Farm, whose owner says he's sold very little product since entering the market. As New York continues to roll out a new round of recreational cannabis licenses, Syracuse still has only one legal dispensary, among just about two dozen statewide. However, there are ten times as many growers — 270 — in New York, and some are still struggling to find a … [Read more...] about Syracuse’s Recreational Cannabis Industry Struggles Amid Licensing Bottleneck
Initiative Paves Way For Cannabis Retail Outlet In Jamestown
Beginning this Friday, New York-grown cannabis and related goods will be available for purchase in Jamestown. The former Patient’s Pharmacy at 320 N. Main St. is being converted into an outlet that will offer a variety of legally available products through the end of the year. A local group is collaborating with Herbal IQ, a licensed cannabis dispensary out of Buffalo, for a … [Read more...] about Initiative Paves Way For Cannabis Retail Outlet In Jamestown
