Legislation
The Challenges of MRTA's Social Equity Program in New York
The Office of Cannabis Management promises that adult-use dispensaries will be open by the end of December, but there’s uncertainty as to how that will be achieved and how social equity provisions of the MRTA will function.
By Noah Eckstein
Jul 27, 2022
Tags: seasoned delicious cannabis cannapreneurs social equity
Legislation
A Conversation with Thomas Winstanley of Theory Wellness
Thomas Winstanley, VP of Marketing for Theory Wellness, talks about the state of the marijuana ecosystem in Massachusetts, the ongoing rollout of marijuana legalization in New York, and what repercussions federal legalization might have on craft cannabis.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Mar 9, 2022
Tags: cannabis Massachusetts marijuana Theory Wellness SAFE Banking Act
Legislation
Despite the fact that marijuana is now legal in New York, there is no definitive test for detecting for marijuana in driver’ suspected of being under the influence.
By Nolan Thornton
Jan 26, 2022
Tags: DUI social justice social equity THC intoxication
Legislation
Talk with Cannabis Control Board Member Jen Metzger
On October 5, New York State’s Cannabis Control Board held its first meeting.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Nov 1, 2021
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Legislation
Would-Be Entrepreneurs Gathered in Albany on October 17
On October 17, the New York State Cannabis Expo & Conference was held in Albany, bringing together many facets of the emerging adult recreational marijuana industry. Here’s what the expo tells us about the state of the weed biz in New York.
By Nolan Thornton
Oct 20, 2021
Tags: cannabis MRTA social equity
Legislation
More NY Towns Have Opted Out of Cannabis Than Have Opted In
More than 100 New York State municipalities have opted-out of adult-use cannabis dispensaries and lounges thus far. They can opt back in at any time, but just how many licenses will be left?
By Lisa Di Venuta
Oct 6, 2021
Tags: cannabis recreational cannabis opting out adult use cannabis Web Only
Legislation
On September 9, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the appointment of former State Senator Jen Metzger as the Senate’s appointee to the Cannabis Control Board. Metzger about her perspective on the MRTA roll-out and her goals as a member of the Cannabis Control Board.
By Brian K. Mahoney
Sep 22, 2021
Tags: MRTA marijuana social equity
Cultivation
Challenges for Cannabis Home Cultivation in New York State
While New York State legalized home cultivation of marijuana (in theory) at the end of March, actual legit home grow is still likely more than a year away.
By Rhea Dhanbhoora
Jun 28, 2021
Tags: cannabis growing weed mrta
Legislation
Understanding the opt-out rule and how you can get involved
While excitement about New York's newly budding recreational cannabis industry has never been more palpable, it’s also just the beginning for the regulatory and licensing framework that will be overseen by the newly created Office of Cannabis Management. For eager consumers and prospective cannabis entrepreneurs alike, there’s still several major regulatory hurdles left to clear. Among them is the power the new law gives municipalities to “opt-out” of hosting retail dispensaries and public consumption facilities within their borders. Here's a primer on the opt-out rule and how you can get involved in your town's decision.
Presented with Jacobowitz & Gubits
Jun 12, 2021
Tags: cannabis marijuana recreational hemp Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act MRTA Office of Cannabis Management Jacobowitz & Gubits municipal law opt-out rule Web Only Sponsored Content
Legislation
The Future of New York's Weed Market According to 4 Legacy Market Operators
We check in with four legacy market operators about their thoughts on New York’s legalization of recreational marijuana, the likely persistence of a black market for weed, and their own plans for the future.
By Roger Hannigan Gilson
Jun 1, 2021
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Legislation
What to Know about New York’s Recreational Marijuana Law
On Wednesday, March 31, New York officially became the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults, and the wait seems to have been worth it.
By Phillip Pantuso
May 1, 2021
Tags: Marijuana New York Cuomo
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It’s high time Chronogram made a newsletter about marijuana. Stay in the know with the latest on dispensary openings, industry news, cultivation tips, and more as we cover the emerging cannabis scene in New York and the Northeast. Welcome to High Society.
