New York's battle with illegal cannabis stores is escalating and a small smoke shop on Route 85 in the town of New Scotland recently became the latest target. SLINGERLANDS — A small smoking supplies store in a rural shopping plaza along Route 85 in New Scotland recently became the latest casualty in the state's ongoing regulatory war with thousands of businesses that are … [Read more...] about State shuts down New Scotland shop for illegal cannabis sales
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Can You Recognize an Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary?
Legalization in New York was supposed to bring thousands of new jobs and create tax revenues to fund education and reinvestment in communities harmed by enforcement against marijuana. But the effort has been severely undercut by unlicensed retailers who depend on customers not knowing or caring about the difference. Here are five things consumers can look for. This sticker’s … [Read more...] about Can You Recognize an Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary?
Cannabis chaos: Padlocks, bureaucracy plague smoke shops’ landlords
In late April, the city padlocked an unlicensed cannabis seller in Jackson Heights. The store briefly re-opened, sparking protests from the community — and a second padlock in May. The property manager, Judson Ain, then was told by the Queens district attorney that the owner would be fined $50,000 unless it evicted the shop. Ain got the tenant to surrender the lease, avoiding … [Read more...] about Cannabis chaos: Padlocks, bureaucracy plague smoke shops’ landlords
NYC Sheriffs Are Running Out Of Places To Store The Cannabis They’re Seizing
New York City deputy sheriffs have seized so much illegal marijuana that they are having a hard time finding a place to store it, writes the Daily News. "We were seizing more than the space we had, so we started putting it in different offices," Ingrid Simonovic, the president of the New York City Deputy Sheriff's Association told the outlet. What happened: In May, Mayor Eric … [Read more...] about NYC Sheriffs Are Running Out Of Places To Store The Cannabis They’re Seizing
NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
Advocates held a rally on Tuesday, following last week’s revelations by The City’s Rosalind Adams showing the plan to finance New York’s cannabis industry moved forward despite the major concerns of numerous people involved in the process of implementing the state’s recreational cannabis program. The Juneteenth Eve rally included elected officials, social justice advocates, and … [Read more...] about NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way
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
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
