The license for a cannabis dispensary in Jamestown has received approval by the state Cannabis Control Board. Patient's Pharmacy Inc. has been approved for a Adult Use Retail Dispensary (AURD) license and was one of 109 adult-use cannabis licenses … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Directs Overhaul of NYS Office of Cannabis Management
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...]
Temporary Cannabis Outlet Opens In Downtown Jamestown
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...]
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...]
Minority-Led Team Chosen to Manage $200 Million New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the team chosen to manage a $200 million fund to support social equity in the cannabis industry. Social Equity Impact Ventures, LLC, a minority-led investment team, will sponsor and manage the New York Social … [Read more...]