New York
Gov. Hochul’s Plan for Curbing Unregulated Cannabis Sales Targets Landlords
On Wednesday, Hochul revealed her plan to curb rampant unlicensed sales in the state, from six-figure fines to granting cannabis regulators expanded inspection and seizure authority.
More Turbulence in New York As Another Lawsuit Challenges Regulators’ Equity Approach
A group of medical cannabis operators in the state argue that the license for “justice-involved” applicants is “unconstitutional,” and that they should be allowed to sell to adult use consumers now.
New York Democrats Pitch Cannabis Tax Overhaul
On Monday, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes and Sen. Jeremy Cooney coordinated a push for a bill that they say will lift up the legal cannabis industry.
New York Doubles the Number of Cannabis Retail Licenses Available to “Justice-Involved” Applicants
Regulators initially planned to allow 150 Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license holders to open the states first adult use shops. Now, it's up to 300.
Manhattan DA, Mayor, Target Evictions to Curb Unlicensed Cannabis Sellers
On Tuesday, the Manhattan DA’s office sent 400 letters threatening eviction to unlicensed cannabis sellers.
In New York, Another 30 Aspiring Cannabis Shop Owners Are Approved
Some of the next shops will be located in the Adirondack region, Long Island, and the Capital District.
New York’s Second Legal Cannabis Shop To Open Next Week… As a “Pop-Up”
The pop-up approach is an effort to “provide licensees the opportunity to open on a short-term basis to fast-track sales,” according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement.
New York City Council Members Call for “Teeth” to Combat Unregulated Cannabis Sales
From New York City to Albany, a cannabis priority has emerged for 2023: enforcement against unlicensed shops.
Brooklyn Resident Files Complaint Against Housing Works Cannabis Co. for Alleged Disability Violations
This is the first complaint against a licensed adult use shop in the state. Meanwhile, a lawsuit challenging the license application process has held up the rollout in several regions.
New York Cannabis Regulators’ First Annual Report Is Out. Here’s What’s In It.
The report comes days after Housing Works Cannabis Co. made New York’s first legal adult use cannabis sale.
New York’s First Legal Cannabis Sales Begin in Manhattan
Housing Works Cannabis Co. completed New York’s first legal adult use cannabis transaction on Thursday. Dozens of other licensed retailers are expected to join in the coming weeks.
New York Regulators Want QR Codes to Make it Easier to Spot Unlicensed, Untested Cannabis
Will a new verification tool—a QR code posted in the window of legal shops—be enough to pull consumers away from the unregulated market?
Downtown Manhattan Community Board Slams, Praises New York’s Likely First Adult Use Cannabis Shops
Community Board 2 considered plans from Housing Works and The Doe Fund, nonprofits that plan to open shops steps from New York University and Cooper Union by the end of December.
New York Regulators Release Cannabis Delivery Guidance, Setting Up First Legal Sales
Regulators have for months said the first sales would happen by the end of 2022. Now it’s clear it will happen by bicycles, scooters or cars.
Northeast Cannabis Industry Groups Sound Alarm on Unlicensed Cannabis Products
Lab testing of products from unlicensed sellers across New York City found contaminants like lead and salmonella.
“First Wave” of Retail Cannabis Licenses are Awarded in New York
And the first legal cannabis sale in New York might take place by delivery.
