A temporary outlet selling cannabis products has set up shop in downtown Jamestown until the end of December. Herbal IQ of Buffalo has opened at 320 North Main Street after its request to hold a cannabis growers showcase was approved by the State … [Read more...]
State Cannabis Control Board Extends License Application Window
The State Cannabis Control Board has voted to extend the adult-use cannabis license application window from December 4 until Monday, December 18, 2023. This application window applies to all adult-use license types. OCM Executive Director Chris … [Read more...]
NYS Continuing To Crack Down On Illegal Cannabis Sales
As New York State opens the door for more cannabis licenses, Governor Kathy Hochul is also announcing continued aggressive enforcement against the illegal sale of cannabis across the state. Hochul said efforts by the State Office of Cannabis … [Read more...]
State Legislators Urging Gov. Hochul To Sign Cannabis Crop Rescue Act
State Senator George Borrello has joined a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 state legislators urging Governor Kathy Hochul to provide a lifeline to struggling cannabis farmers. Legislators are urging Hochul to sign the Cannabis Crop Rescue Act, … [Read more...]
Cannabis Manufacturing Company Receives Site Plan Approval To Build in Jamestown
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for a cannabis manufacturing company. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 foot pole … [Read more...]
Cannabis Control Board Approves General Use Applications Starting in October
The New York State-regulated cannabis industry will open up with general licensing applications October 4. The Cannabis Control Board approved Tuesday revised adult-use regulations for the new cannabis industry. That will open the industry to … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court Judge Deals Another Blow to Retail Cannabis Store Applicants
The Albany Times Union is reporting that a State Supreme Court justice has reversed his order from last week that had allowed 30 retail cannabis store applicants to move forward. Judge Kevin Bryant had issued an injunction two weeks ago preventing … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Legislation To Prohibit Use of Cannabis In Public
State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the smoking and consumption of cannabis in public places unless specifically authorized by the locality. Borrello said he's received many complaints about increased … [Read more...]
Cannabis Farmers Will Now Have A Way to Sell Directly To People in NYS
Cannabis farmers will now have a way to sell product directly to consumers in New York State. The State Cannabis Control Board approved a Cannabis Grower Showcase Initiative at its monthly meeting that is meant to help growers sell product … [Read more...]
State Cannabis Control Board Settles Lawsuit Between Office of Cannabis Management, Variscite NY One
The State Cannabis Control Board has settled a lawsuit between the Office of Cannabis Management and Variscite NY One Inc. The lawsuit filed by Variscite in September 2022 challenged how New York issued licenses for recreational cannabis … [Read more...]
