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New York Assembly Hearing Held on Recreational Marijuana

Lawmakers heard testimony from several experts Thursday on the potential of allowing regulated cannabis sales and possession in the state.

January 12, 2018

NEW YORK (NEWS10) – A hearing was held in New York to discuss the possible decriminalization of marijuana.

Lawmakers heard testimony from several experts on Thursday, including the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Committee, on the potential of allowing regulated cannabis sales and possession in New York.

Assembly members looked at studies that showed a disproportionate number of African American and Latino New Yorkers continue to be arrested each year for possessing small amounts of marijuana.

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The businesses, including Conbud and Housing Works, argue that the Office of Cannabis Management changed policy without a formal rulemaking process.

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The Daily Green Opens Cannabis Dispensary in Times Square

The dispensary in the heart of New York’s most iconic neighborhood brings cannabis culture to the crossroads of the world with media-inspired design and energy.

NY Head Cannabis Regulator Sends New Letter to Businesses Impacted by School Proximity Correction

Felicia Reid, the New York Office of Cannabis Management’s acting executive director, clarified next steps for impacted businesses.

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New York Lawmaker Introduces Legislative Fix to Grandfather in Dispensary Locations

The legislation aims to ensure that cannabis dispensaries that opened before the Office of Cannabis Management’s school proximity correction remain open.

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At least 47 cannabis dispensaries opened too close to schools after the attorney questioned regulators’ buffer zone measurement methods.

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The Office of Cannabis Management notified retail licensees and applicants that its 2022 guidance for proximity from schools does not comply with state law.

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Grön Acquires New York Cannabis License

The edibles brand is now a licensed New York processor, supercharging its innovation capabilities to continue its expansion across the state.

FLUENT Opens Company’s 1st Adult-Use Dispensary in New York

The cannabis company rebranded the retail facility in Kingston following its RIV Capital acquisition.

New York Recalls 28 Cannabis Products With Materials Sourced From Out of State

The New York Office of Cannabis Management issued the recall for flower and pre-rolls produced with inputs from unlicensed entities.

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LEEF Brands Acquires New York Cannabis License

The California-based company completed the transaction for a processor license.

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The opening marks one of the state’s largest dispensaries, which features one-on-one consultation areas, delivery service and event space.

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