A cannabis retail license hopeful is suing New York marijuana regulators after they allegedly rejected his application because it was too close to another weed shop, but allowed another store to open in the same area. The lawsuit is one of several filed against the Office of Cannabis Management over the agency’s handling of “proximity protection,” a policy that some retailers … [Read more...] about Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way
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N.Y. cannabis board formally adopts final homegrown rules
ALBANY — The state Cannabis Control Board formally adopted rules on Tuesday that will allow anyone 21 or older to cultivate their own marijuana plants at home. The proposed regulations were approved preliminarily in February but had been subject to a 60-day public comment period that did not begin until late March. The regulations will take effect once they are published in the … [Read more...] about N.Y. cannabis board formally adopts final homegrown rules
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.
With weed these days, it’s a Willy Wonka world: chocolate bars, lollipops, exotic-flavored gummies — to say nothing of joints, vapes, drinks and the rest. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have now legalized the sale of marijuana for recreational use, prompting innovation, lowering prices and making the drug — more potent than ever — more widely available. The … [Read more...] about Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use? This Expert Found Mixed Results.
NY cannabis director out as Hochul announces ‘overhaul’ of troubled office
Chris Alexander, the executive director of the state Office of Cannabis Management, has been asked by Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration to step down after the rollout of New York's retail cannabis industry has struggled to meet goals. ALBANY — Chris Alexander, the executive director of the state Office of Cannabis Management, has been asked by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...] about NY cannabis director out as Hochul announces ‘overhaul’ of troubled office
Commentary: Lawmakers must tweak cannabis marketing and advertising rules
Green neon cannabis leaves and an "open" sign are seen in the window of an unlicensed smoke shop selling marijuana in New York City. Walk down the street in Manhattan and you’ll be bombarded by illicit cannabis shops with neon signs. You’ll see sidewalk signs and even product displays through their large glass windows. They look fun and inviting, and they bring a certain … [Read more...] about Commentary: Lawmakers must tweak cannabis marketing and advertising rules
The Cannabis Industry Hopes for New Highs
A flicker of hope for the weed business For years, the dreams of the cannabis industry looked like they might go up in smoke, with the U.S. government classifying marijuana as a drug as dangerous as heroin. But the multibillion-dollar industry now has some hope that could change. Shares in cannabis-related companies are soaring, as the Biden administration weighs easing federal … [Read more...] about The Cannabis Industry Hopes for New Highs
New York Bill Would Revoke Illicit Pot Shops Liquor, Tobacco Licenses
A New York state lawmaker is proposing legislation that would give regulators the authority to revoke the liquor, lottery and tobacco retailer licenses from stores that sell weed without a license. If passed, the legislation would go into effect immediately, giving officials new tools to combat the illicit pot shops that have proliferated since the state legalized adult-use … [Read more...] about New York Bill Would Revoke Illicit Pot Shops Liquor, Tobacco Licenses
New York Judge Strikes Down Cannabis Marketing Rules
A New York court ruled in favor of Leafly Holdings and other plaintiffs that the state’s ban on third-party cannabis marketing is unconstitutional, striking down advertising rules, after the ruling initially invalidated all of the state’s adult-use regulations. Last September, a lawsuit filed by the plaintiffs Leafly Holdings, adult-use retailer Stage One Dispensary, and a … [Read more...] about New York Judge Strikes Down Cannabis Marketing Rules
Despite security, Blasdell marijuana shop owner says burglars stole $389,000 in product from vault
The owner of a state-licensed marijuana dispensary in Blasdell said someone broke into his business and its walk-in vault and stole nearly $400,000 in cannabis products. Whoever stole the pot on Feb. 23 was able to get through several locked doors, disable two security camera systems and use a numerical code to open the vault at the 716 Cannabis shop on Electric Avenue, … [Read more...] about Despite security, Blasdell marijuana shop owner says burglars stole $389,000 in product from vault
Cannabis Cultivator Fees Waived in New York Until 2026
The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently voted to waive cannabis cultivator licensing fees for the next two years. Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated this recent progress to help struggling cultivators. “Farmers are the backbone of our State, and we’re making sure the family farms across New York that are building our cannabis industry have a real chance to succeed,” … [Read more...] about Cannabis Cultivator Fees Waived in New York Until 2026
