Photo credit: Vinnikava In New York's fast-growing legal cannabis market, competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and the rules are still taking shape. Amid this evolving landscape, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has quietly stood up a critical but often overlooked unit: the Trade Practice Bureau (TPB). Tasked with ensuring fair market conduct, the TPB is … [Read more...] about Inside the Watchdog: How New York’s Trade Practice Bureau Polices Cannabis Fairness
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Cannabis Control Board Approves 93 Licenses, Addresses Equity
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened for its April 2025 meeting on Wednesday, April 24, approving 93 new adult-use cannabis licenses and advancing key measures to strengthen equity, enforcement, and regulatory clarity. The meeting, led by Chair Tremaine Wright, marked another major step forward in New York’s effort to build a sustainable … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Approves 93 Licenses, Addresses Equity