NY Lawmakers ‘Close’ to Deal on Marijuana Legalization, Assembly Speaker Says
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana March 16, 2021 0
The state Legislature is close to a deal on legalizing marijuana for recreational, adult use in New York, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Monday, with lawmakers now trying to move on the issue in the next two weeks. Heastie, D-Bronx, said Democrats who control both chambers of the Legislature... Read more
Governor Cuomo Announces the New York State Department of Health’s Cannabinoid Hemp Program Now Accepting License Applications
Marijuana Industry NewsNew York March 12, 2021 0
“Opening the application process for businesses looking to be part of the growing hemp industry in New York State is a critical step in the process of expanding our economy and building back better. Licensing gives processors, distributors and retailers the ability to help ensure the hemp industry’s long-term... Read more
3 strategies to combat smokable-hemp bans
CaliforniaFeaturedIndianaIndustrial Hemp NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsNew YorkTexas March 8, 2021 0
(Editor’s note: This column is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals connected to the hemp industry. Andrew M. Rosner and Kaelan Castetter are vice presidents of the New York State Cannabis Growers and Processors Association.) Government officials nationwide are talking about banning the sale of hemp... Read more
Cuomo Issues Amendments to His Legalization Proposal—Next Steps for Legalized Cannabis in New York
Marijuana Industry NewsNew York February 27, 2021 0
By Lori B. Green and Catherine A. Savio, Nixon Peabody LLP As the Empire State moves toward legalization, Governor Cuomo has released amendments to his plan to legalize adult-use cannabis in the State of New York. The amendments permit home delivery of cannabis, reduce criminal penalties for unlawful sales,... Read more
Updates to the NY Empire State of Cannabis: Cannabinoid Hemp Licenses Go Live and Amendments to Governor’s Adult-Use Legislation
Marijuana Industry NewsNew York February 18, 2021 0
By Neil M. Willner In step with all things cannabis, New York is making changes to its proposed legislation and regulations at a fast and furious pace. Earlier this month, the New York Department of Health opened the application process for cannabinoid hemp retailers and cannabinoid hemp processors, building... Read more
