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...]
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...]
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...]
