Governor Kathy Hochul has directed an operational overhaul of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This follows the release of a 30-day assessment which found significant structural limitations to the office. Hochul also announced … [Read more...]
Jamestown Smoke Shop Cited For Illegal Cannabis Sales
A Jamestown smoke shop has been cited for selling cannabis illegally. Jamestown Police and the State Department of Taxation and Finance Criminal Investigations Division conducted numerous inspections on April 24, 2024 of the Royal Smoke Shop, … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes 2024-25 State Budget
The New York State Legislature passed a $237 billion dollar budget Saturday, two weeks after the 2024-25 budget was due. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, "This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in housing … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul, State Leaders Have Preliminary Agreement on State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York legislative leaders have come to a preliminary agreement on the state budget. Hochul's original proposed spending plan $233 billion would increase to $237 billion. However, voting on the plan is not expected … [Read more...]
NYS Office of Cannabis Management Gains Authority To Issue Provisional Licenses To Retail Applicants
New York’s Cannabis Control Board expanded cannabis regulators’ authority to issue provisional licenses and approved 101 new adult-use cannabis licenses during a Thursday morning meeting. CCB members unanimously approved a measure that gives the … [Read more...]
NYS Cannabis Control Board Approve Waiving Licensing Fees For Two Years For Cultivators
The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted Friday to waive licensing fees for two years for adult-use conditional cultivators. Those fees can range from $4,000 to $40,000. Licensees are allowed to cultivate and sell cannabis from an approved … [Read more...]
State Cannabis Control Board Approves Regulations For Growing Cannabis At Home
The State Cannabis Control Board has approved at-home regulations for growing cannabis. These proposed regulations are now advancing to a 60-day public comment period and do not give everyone the green light to grow yet. These proposed … [Read more...]
State Office of Cannabis Management Issues Recall of Cannabis Gummies
The State Office of Cannabis Management is issuing a recall of one lot of cannabis gummies. The gummies were sold under the name “Jenny’s Zee Zee gummies 2:1 THC/CBN adult use edible cannabis product” by Jenny’s Baked at Home Company, LLC. The … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court Lifts Injunction To Allow Cannabis Dispensary Licensing To Resume
A New York State Supreme Court has officially lifted an injunction that will now allow cannabis dispensary licensing to resume. The court action comes days after the State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved settlement agreements in two lawsuits … [Read more...]
State Cannabis Control Board Approves Lawsuit Settlements Opening Door For New Cannabis Businesses
The State Cannabis Control Board has approved settlement agreements in two lawsuits that could soon allow hundreds of cannabis businesses that have been blocked from opening amid litigation to finally begin operations. At an emergency meeting of … [Read more...]
