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NY Regulators Forge Ahead
The parade of legal actions that has beleaguered New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) seemingly forever was hardly mentioned during Thursday’s meeting of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Chair Tremaine Wright, in her opening statement extolling the program’s “season of growth for New York State cannabis,” said of the application process, “Our licensees have borne the burden of…
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The Buzz in the NY Cannabis Scene: Highlights from April 6, 2024
The Buzz in the NY Cannabis Scene: Highlights from April 6, 2024
As we wrap up another week in the world of legal weed in New York, it’s clear that there’s never a dull moment in this industry. From court rulings to licensing controversies, here are the top stories from the NY Cannabis Insiders team:
1. Legal Battle Over Cannabis Marketing Regulations:
An Albany County Supreme Court judge made headlines this week by striking down cannabis marketing and advertising regulations, deeming them arbitrary and capricious. This ruling came as a result of a lawsuit filed by Leafly Holdings and Stage One Dispensary, shedding light on the complex legal landscape surrounding cannabis advertising standards.
2. Illicit Shops Applying for Retail Licenses:
In a surprising turn of events, some illicit cannabis shops have managed to gain proximity protection from the Office of Cannabis Management while applying for retail licenses. This development has sparked debate among stakeholders, raising questions about fairness and compliance within the licensing process.
3. Three Years of New York’s Legal Cannabis Industry:
Last week marked the three-year anniversary of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act passing in New York. A retrospective of the past year in the legal cannabis market revealed a mix of challenges and milestones, including regulatory hurdles, licensing delays, and key personnel changes within the Cannabis Control Board and Office of Cannabis Management.
4. Lawsuit Challenging Proximity Regulations:
A lawsuit filed against the OCM in New Paltz challenges a key regulation that .....
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New York Governor Announces State Will Open A Dozen New Marijuana Shops By Year’s End
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New York’s governor and top regulators have announced that the state expects to open a dozen new marijuana shops in December now that a court-imposed blockade on processing licenses has been lifted.
This represents a significant expansion on a relatively short timeline, as New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has only licensed 34 retailers…
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#Repost @ssenv2022 ・・・ Link in story 💨💨✌️ After a recent exposé by NY Cannabis Insider found conflicts between the actual and advertised levels of THC in several strains of legal recreational cannabis available for sale, the state of New York has changed testing guidelines – seemingly in an attempt to ward off future litigation based on false marketing of THC levels as seen in other states. With licensed growers failing to meet testing requirements as the deadline to launch retail sales approached last fall, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) relaxed its guidelines and implemented line testing so growers could more quickly test and market their products. Line testing is a process that allowed flowers and pre-rolls to go to market more quickly with a label of “anticipated potency” rather than actual potency. Anticipated potency is a number based on the midpoint of the seed’s expected range of THC output, as opposed to the cannabis flower’s, and can be inaccurate. Line testing was temporarily implemented to speed up the process of certifying dispensaries so legal cannabis could be available to the public by the end of 2022. Growers and processors were happy to designate their products with the higher THC levels permitted by line testing because higher strains sell better. #newyork #ny #nyc #testing (at Gansevoort Rooftop Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6UBRXsO_6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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New York’s Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations, Part 2: Security and Surveillance
New York’s Cannabis Retail Dispensary Regulations, Part 2: Security and Surveillance
Welcome to part 2 of this series on the regulation of cannabis retail dispensaries in New York, covering safety. In Part 1we have covered the rules regarding dispensary operations.
Like us before abstracton Friday, October 28, 2022, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released its “Tips for Adult Clinics” (the rule). The Regulations are being promulgated to provide guidance to licensees and…
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Alert: Judge Puts New York Dispensary Licenses on Pause on Dormant Commerce Clause Grounds
Alert: Judge Puts New York Dispensary Licenses on Pause on Dormant Commerce Clause Grounds
By Ramsey Chamie and Daniel Shortt
On November 10, 2022, a federal judge temporarily stopped the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from issuing conditional adult-use retail dispensary (CAURD) licenses in certain parts of New York. The reason: the CAURD application contained NY residency requirements that may violate the U.S. Constitution (specifically, a court-created doctrine called the…
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An Update on New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Licensing Process
An Update on New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Licensing Process
New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in March 2021 through passage of the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the “Act”), and the state is currently processing its first applications for retail dispensaries. The Act established the New York Office of Cannabis Management (the “OCM”), which is responsible for promulgating regulations under the Act as well as issuing licenses to…
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Thuisteelt van 6 wietplanten toegestaan voor medicinaal gebruik in New York
Het NYS Office of Cannabis Management maakte onlangs bekend dat regels voor het thuis telen van medicinale cannabis zijn goedgekeurd.
Dit betekent een mooie doorbraak in cannabisland, waardoor een hoop patiënten geholpen zijn. Het vergroot en vergemakkelijkt waarschijnlijk de toegang tot medicinale cannabis voor veel mensen.
Thuiskweek voor persoonlijk gebruik
De Cannabis Control Board (CCB) wil dat de staat regels vaststelt voor medicinale cannabispatiënten om hun eigen planten voor persoonlijk gebruik te kweken. De goedkeuring van de resolutie voor het thuis kweken van medicinale cannabis komt ongeveer een jaar nadat de ontwerpregels voor het eerst werden voorgesteld en enkele maanden nadat het bestuur de herziene regels had aanvaard. Nu heeft het Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) opdracht gegeven om de goedgekeurde voorschriften formeel naar het New York State Department of State te sturen.
Maximaal 6 wietplanten
In het algemeen staat de regel toe dat geregistreerde patiënten en verzorgers maximaal zes planten kweken, waarvan er drie volwassen zijn. Ze konden tot vijf pond cannabis bezitten die afkomstig was van die planten, wat in overeenstemming is met de legaliseringswet voor volwassen gebruik van de staat.De regels voor thuiskweek voor medicinale-cannabispatiënten en verzorgers worden van kracht op 5 oktober. CCB-voorzitter Tremaine Wright zei dat deze ontwikkeling "een spannende mijlpaal is voor ons medicinale-cannabisprogramma".OCM-directeur Chris Alexander zei aan het einde van de hoorzitting dat het kantoor "prioriteit heeft gegeven aan de toegang van patiënten in dit programma" en "dat dit een prioriteit zal blijven. "Ik ben gewoon heel enthousiast dat we deze meer betaalbare optie kunnen bieden aan patiënten om toegang te krijgen tot dat medicijn."Om te kweken moeten patiënten - ouder dan 21 - staan ingeschreven bij het cannabisprogramma. Er mag één iemand kweken namen een gecertificeerde patiënt. Wanneer er twee of meer patiënten in een huishouden wonen, mogen er tot maximaal 6 volwassen wietplanten worden gekweekt.Bron: marijuanamoment.net (EN)
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N.Y. Ruling Puts Adult-Use Program On Shaky Ground
New York experienced two remarkable incidents last week: a near catastrophic legal earthquake on Wednesday, and then an actual 4.8 seismic event on Friday. The latter event swayed buildings and rattled a few east coast nerves, but it was the Wednesday event, courtesy of a court Order by Judge Kevin R. Bryant, that was felt throughout the state and the cannabis community nationwide until it was…
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New York Expands Eligibility for Medical Marijuana Qualification
New York expands its eligibility for medical marijuana qualifying conditions. The state set up a new cannabis registration and certification system on January 24, 2022. This program will allow patients to get certified for a Online Medical Card from healthcare professionals, for any condition they deem necessary.
This means that medical marijuana patients no longer have to stick to a list of qualifying conditions. The new system shifts the complete control of marijuana from the OCM (Office of Cannabis Management)and focuses on expanding the program in accordance with the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).
The new eligibility criteria will not only allow more patients to get a prescription for medical marijuana but also permit practitioners other than MMJ doctors to take consultations. Dentists, podiatrists, and midwives should also be able to prescribe medical marijuana. These improvements may likely spark a surge in the number of registered New York MMJ patients.
The OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander commented on how the new patient certification and registration system have added significant steps to forward the OMC’s program. He said,
“We will continue to implement the MRTA and ensure that all New Yorkers who can benefit from medical cannabis have the access they need to do so. It’s important for New Yorkers to know that even as we shift the medical program to the OCM, your access will not be disrupted and the program will continue to expand.”
Local doctor James Saperstone commented on the upside of the situation. He said, “I think it’s great that they have taken the control of this substance away from the government and given it to the practitioners who are trained to know how to dispense any drug and to treat anything.”
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) has called for this system over and over again. The organization’s State Policies Manager Jax James said,
“Doctors already possess wide discretion when it comes to recommending and prescribing other medications, many of which pose far greater risks to health than does marijuana. A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor. Doctors should be fully empowered to decide what treatment options are best — free from political interference.”
What Does This Mean For New and Old MMJ Patients in New York?
New patients certified through the new system will receive certification from the OCM. Those who already have a New York MMJ card from the Department of Health can continue to use it to access medical marijuana until it reaches its expiration date.
After the old MMJ cards reach their expiration, the OMC would be responsible for their reissuing. The current caregivers will receive their new registry ID cards, printed with their authorized patient’s identity.
Some recent adjustments were also made to the New York cannabis laws:
Permitting the sale of whole flower medical cannabis products.
Broadening the kinds of clinical providers eligible for certifying MMJ patients.
Increasing the limit of legal medical cannabis that may be dispensed to a patient from 30 days to 60 days.
This is great news for New York citizens as recreational sales are not expected to begin until 2023, despite being legalized in 2021.
Source:- https://www.onlinemedicalcard.com/blog/mmj-qualifying-requirements-in-ny
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A Closer Look at New York's Conditional Licensing Program
The future of cannabis in New York looks bright with each passing day. Governor Hochul recently signed an amendment allowing the OCM, the office of cannabis management, to give conditional licenses to qualified adult use cultivators and processors.
To read more about New York's Conditional Licensing Program, click on the link below:
https://cannaprocure.com/a-closer-look-at-new-yorks-conditional-licensing-program/
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New York Details Latest Efforts To Crack Down on Unlicensed Weed Businesses
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New York’s state cannabis regulatory agency this week detailed its latest action to crack down on unlicensed cannabis shops. The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) released a report on its efforts, noting it was the second in a monthly series of enforcement action updates against unlicensed cannabis shops across the…
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If Marijuana(Weed) Can Be Legalized In Nigeria Today, Which State Will Make The Most Profit?
New York lawmakers and governor Andrew Cuomo reached an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana, opening the door for a multi-billion dollar industry in the state.
“The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) controlled by a Cannabis Control Board.
Since the news broke out, I have been thinking if this can happen in Nigeria, tonnes of millions will…
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#Repost @420njevents ・・・ New York officials announced on March 2nd that they will double the number of adult-use dispensary licenses issued during the state’s first licensing round. Chris Alexander, executive director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), told the CCB on March 2nd that officials now plan to increase the number of adult-use cannabis retail licenses in the first licensing round to 300. However, a federal lawsuit has frozen adult-use licenses in five regions of the state, barring many licensees from opening their doors. A judge issued a ruling on the case in November that impacts roughly 40% of the proposed retail licenses. The state is currently appealing the decision. Read more on this news via the link in our stories⬆️ _______________________________ Source: CannabisBusinessTimes.com LIKE & SHARE if you’re a NY Cannapreneur #420NJEvents #NewJersey #NewYork #NYCannabis #LegalCannabis #Cannabiz #AdultUse #Licensing (at Washington Heights) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvZwttu12m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul Bill to Speed Up Marijuana Cultivation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a conditional cannabis cultivation bill into law on Tuesday, which will allow some growers to begin production this spring. The license conditionally grants accelerated access for adult-use programs while also helping the state's farmers who have been waiting patiently in anticipation of legalization.
“I am proud to sign this law, which positions New York’s growers to be the first to grow cannabis and catalyze the new safe, fair and inclusive industry we are building,” Hochul said.
“The State of New York will continue to lead in fulfilling our commitment to bring economic opportunity and growth to all New Yorkers in every corner of our great state,” Hochul added.
The governor's office says that with a conditional adult cannabis cultivation license, growers can grow outdoors or in a greenhouse for up to two years from the issuance of their card. They are also allowed to produce and distribute products without obtaining an additional processor/distributor license until June 1, 2023.
When it comes to the legal limits for outdoor and greenhouse growing operations, there are a few things to know. State officials say growers can have up to one acre of their outdoor flower canopy or 25 thousand square feet in a greenhouse and can use up to 20 artificial lights.
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will be working hard to create an application process and open up their program as soon as possible. To qualify for a conditional adult cannabis cultivation license, you need to have been approved as an industrial hemp research partner by the Department of Agriculture and Markets over two years out of the last four years, and in good standing as of December 31, 2021.
The governor announced that license holders must also participate in a social equity mentorship program where they provide training to people who are interested in cannabis cultivation and processing. Farmers will have met sustainability requirements so hemp can be grown in an environmentally conscious way.
In New York, cannabis became legal under a law known as the Marijuana Regulation and Taxes Act (MRTA). However, there is still no licensing for the adult use of marijuana. The current law in New York allows for medical use only. The scope of eligibility has recently been expanded, and this program will create a new system that certification/registration with cannabis as an appropriate condition to treat by any practitioner who deems it necessary.
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