In New York, 769 municipalities have opted out of housing recreational marijuana dispensaries since New York legalized cannabis in 2021, and 884 have opted out of having consumption sites. Counties had nine months to decide whether to opt-out or not. However, the state’s largest and most populous cities&
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New York is looking at other states for guidance on its own recreational marijuana regulations. Some states have struggled to provide enough loans, grants, and start-up funds for small business owners, especially minority business owners, to enter the weed industry before those with more capital and connections take over.Modeling
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As soon as former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) on March 31, 2021, several shops and street vendors popped up all around the state to sell cannabis products. These businesses continue to rise despite the fact that regulators informed the public that any existing
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On August 15th, New York state’s adult-use cannabis regulators approved the first round of cannabis processor licenses. This comes as the state prepares for the launch of its legal cannabis marketplace by the end of this year.Cannabis Control Board (CCB), a regulatory body of the Office of
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In the infamous words of Penny Lane, “it’s all happening.” Adult-use cannabis is legalized, cultivator licenses are being approved, and New York State has begun legal cannabis retail sales. With so much happening, it can be hard to know where to look–or who to
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Soon, New Yorkers will be able to buy cannabis products from a legal store for the first time since the state legalized adult-use sales in March 2021.The first legal cannabis dispensary run by a social equity applicant that will open in New York will be located at 248 W.
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New York’s first dispensary opened in NYC this past week, and they’re on a mission. Housing Works, a non-profit fighting for funding and legislation to ensure housing and healthcare rights to those living with HIV/AIDS, secured one of the first conditional adult-use retail dispensary (CAURD)
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A temporary injunction issued by a federal judge may bar New York cannabis regulators from issuing conditional retail licenses in five regions, jeopardizing the start of the legal market.New York cannabis regulators are to finalize regulations that will shape the legal market in the state and issue the first
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New York’s cannabis legislation is rolling out swiftly. Despite an initial delay, local authorities are setting up the regulations that will soon shape the industry in New York State.In the last few months, New York increased the amount of conditional adult-use cannabis cultivation licenses available, granting 146
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Growing cannabis is no easy feat considering how high-maintenance the process can be.When growing cannabis indoors, one of the most important factors for cultivators to consider is lighting. However, lighting is known to be one of the greatest expenses associated with growing cannabis! A controlled environment with specific lighting
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