By Joanne Cachapero Variscite’s attorney said the injunction could be over tomorrow, but the state would rather litigate. In September, a Michigan man filed suit against the state of New York alleging the state’s licensing requirements for cannabis retail businesses discriminate against out-of-state applicants, based on an obscure piece of constitutional interstate … [Read more...] about Michigan Man’s Suit Blocks Licenses for NY Dispensaries
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New York City: A Potential Cannabis Goldmine
By Julia Meyer New York’s retail cannabis market is eagerly awaiting to open over a year after the state passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) legalizing the use of cannabis for adults aged 21 years or older. This progressive legislation in conjunction with having the largest metropolitan area in the country, New York City, has the potential to become a … [Read more...] about New York City: A Potential Cannabis Goldmine
Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
Photo via Rootscamp Last month, New York officials started a public health campaign aimed at spreading awareness of current cannabis laws, and paving the way towards legalizing the sale of cannabis in the state. Through this campaign, ads and messages will be put up to educate the public on how to use cannabis responsibly and safely. The Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Chris Alexander: His Work for the Cannabis Industry
New York’s Adult-Use Market Prioritizes Farmers and Former Cannabis Offenders
Officials are preparing to launch New York's adult-use market and setting a social equity gold standard. Photo Credit: iStock. On March 10th, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Seeding Opportunity Initiative. The initiative will allow those with prior cannabis-related criminal offenses to make the first adult-use cannabis sales with products grown by New York … [Read more...] about New York’s Adult-Use Market Prioritizes Farmers and Former Cannabis Offenders
NEWYORK Brings Recreational Cannabis to the Hudson Valley
Ty Johnson, owner of the High Lounge in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. on February 28. Photo Credit: Patrick Oehler via Poughkeepsie Journal. Nearly a year has passed since New York legalized recreational cannabis. Since then, recreational cannabis has made its way to the Hudson Valley with the opening of Monogram Coffee Shop and Dispensary and the High Lounge in … [Read more...] about NEWYORK Brings Recreational Cannabis to the Hudson Valley
