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NYS Begins Accepting Applications for Retail Cannabis Dispensaries

August 26, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, cannabis dispensaries, Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary, Marijuana Legalization, Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act, New York State Office of Cannabis Management

Kiantone Business One of 52 in NYS Granted License to Grow Cannabis

April 21, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses, cannabis retail dispensaries, Kerry Trammel, Marijuana Legalization, on-site consumption of cannabis products, The ReLeaf Market

City of Jamestown Won’t ‘Opt-Out’ of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries, Consumption Locations

December 10, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis dispensaries, Jamestown City Council, Marijuana Legalization, on-site consumption of cannabis products, Tony Dolce

Public Referendums Could Overturn Marijuana Dispensary ‘Opt Out’ Efforts

August 18, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, New York State Municipal Home Rule Law, Town of Busti, Town of Carroll, Town of Clymer, Town of Ellicott

Lakewood to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Cannabis Retail Dispensaries, Consumption Locations

August 9, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Marijuana Legalization, Village of Lakewood

City of Jamestown To Stop Testing for Marijuana in Drug Screenings

August 2, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Marijuana Legalization

State Launches Website Focusing on Cannabis Management, Wendel Questions True Financial Impact

April 5, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Cannabis Control Board, Marijuana Legalization, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, PJ Wendel

[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 1, 2021

April 2, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for a full 4-year term in November. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Community Matters, coronavirus, COVID-19, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, PJ Wendel

Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in New York State for Adults 21 and Older

March 31, 2021 By WRFA 1 Comment

ALBANY - Recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older in New York State is now legal. The New York State Senate and Assembly Tuesday night gave their endorsements to a bill to legalize marijuana. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, George Borrello, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, State Assembly, State Senate

County Officials Begin Discussion on Expected Marijuana Legalization in New York State

January 22, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Health held its monthly meeting Thursday and near the end of the session Jamestown legislator Elisabeth Rankin had asked if health officials had any thoughts on the renewed call to legalize recreational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Health, Christine Schuyler, Elisabeth Rankin, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, PJ Wendel

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