Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone invited Dr. Kevin Sabet to speak about his concerns on cannabis legalization in New York State at a conference in Celoron on May 1, 2023. … [Read more...]
Marijuana ‘Most Misunderstood Drug’ in the Country According to Former Presidential Drug Policy Advisory
A former Presidential drug policy advisor stated marijuana is the "most misunderstood drug in the United States" during presentations in Chautauqua County Monday. Dr. Kevin Sabet is the President and CEO of both the Foundation for Drug Policy … [Read more...]
Former Drug Policy Advisor to U.S. Presidents Presenting on Marijuana in Chautauqua County
A former drug policy advisor to three U.S. presidents will be presenting on marijuana legalization in Chautauqua County today. Dr. Kevin Sabet is the President and CEO of both the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions and Smart Approaches to … [Read more...]
NYS Begins Accepting Applications for Retail Cannabis Dispensaries
New York State has begun accepting applications for retail cannabis dispensaries. The State Office of Cannabis Management announced applications for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses are now being accepted online. Licenses … [Read more...]
Kiantone Business One of 52 in NYS Granted License to Grow Cannabis
A Kiantone business is one of 52 businesses granted a conditional license to grow cannabis in New York State. The ReLeaf Market, located on Foote Avenue Extension, got the news Thursday, April 14 from the state. Owner Kerry Trammel said one of the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Won’t ‘Opt-Out’ of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Jamestown City Council won't be voting on the issue of opting out of the state law allowing businesses to sell cannabis products. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce confirmed to WRFA that despite the introduction of local law last month … [Read more...]
Public Referendums Could Overturn Marijuana Dispensary ‘Opt Out’ Efforts
Area residents opposed to the decision by their elected officials to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries to operate within their municipality have an option to fight back, but only have a limited time period to use it. Under New York … [Read more...]
Lakewood to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Cannabis Retail Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
The Village of Lakewood will hold a public hearing tonight on whether to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption locations in the village. Under the marijuana legalization law, municipalities must decide before the end of the year … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown To Stop Testing for Marijuana in Drug Screenings
Jamestown City Council will hear a report tonight on the City's plan to discontinue screening for marijuana for all employees except those who hold a CDL license. The staff report filed by Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo states that with the … [Read more...]
State Launches Website Focusing on Cannabis Management, Wendel Questions True Financial Impact
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has also announced the website launch for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This website educates the public on the OCM's regulatory structure which, with the Cannabis Control Board, will oversee the … [Read more...]
