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New York Cannabis Companies Sidestep Flower Ban With Ground Flower Refills

Flower is forbidden in New York, even for patients in the state’s medical cannabis program. Except that it isn’t. Flower is legally available to New Yorkers with medical cards, so long as it’s ground up, ostensibly for vaping. But a bowl or a blunt will work just as well. When New York started its medical program in 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that smoking is bad for you. New Yorkers with medical marijuana cards are allowed to vape and to take tinctures, capsules, and chewables, but the Department of Health does not allow unprocessed flower.  “Smoking medical marijuana is prohibited […]

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New York Governor Rolls Out 30-Day Cannabis Amendments

Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo just announced some new, 30-day amendments to his proposal to establish a legal cannabis industry in the state of New York.  His amendments break down how the $100 Million in Social Equity funding will be allocated, as well as how to establish delivery services, and what the breakdown of criminal charges will look like. It also outlines how the newly legal industry will deal with the impacts to those disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.  “As we work to reimagine, rebuild, and reopen New York, we’re taking every opportunity to address and correct […]

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Le gouverneur de New York déclare que la légalisation aidera à combler le trou économique béant laissé par le COVID

60000 emplois: New York s’appuie sur la légalisation pour réduire les dommages dus au corona En créant 60000 nouveaux emplois et 300 millions de dollars de recettes fiscales, Andrew Cuomo, le gouverneur de l’État de New York, envisage de légaliser la légalisation du cannabis et d’ouvrir un marché libre-échange et légal à des fins de loisirs, entre autres pour aider à réhabiliter l’économie de la crise corona. Une taxe de 10,25% sera prélevée sur les produits du cannabis plus 0,7% par milligramme de THC. Le gouverneur de l’État de New York, Andrew Cuomo, envisage de légaliser la légalisation du cannabis et […]

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Cannabis Expected to Finally be Legalized in New York in 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s efforts to legalize cannabis in the Empire State might finally come to fruition in 2021. Although lawmakers have pushed back on Cuomo’s plans for legalization for the past two years in the major US market, at a recent briefing the governor says he believes 2021 is the year it all changes.  “This is a year where we need the funding, and a lot of New Yorkers are struggling, and I think this year will give us momentum to get us over the goal line,” Cuomo said at a recent briefing. “This should have been passed […]

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Governor of New York Announces Proposal To Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

Will 2021 finally be the year that New York embraces marijuana legalization? Wednesday’s announcement from the state’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, qualified as an encouraging development—though New Yorkers probably shouldn’t start dreaming of dispensaries in the East Village just yet.  In a statement, the Democratic stalwart said he is prepared to unveil “a proposal to legalize cannabis and create an equitable adult-use cannabis program in [New York state],” a program he said would “generate much-needed revenue, while allowing us to support those that have been most harmed by decades of failed cannabis prohibition.”  Cuomo will further detail the proposal in the […]

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Cannabis Company Form Partnership

MMJ BioPharma Cultivation just joined forces with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to develop 20 acres of tribal land into a cannabis grow. The land is in upstate New York near the border of Canada.  The partnership was MMJ’s idea, and tribal officials agreed to the plan, as the land was previously set to become a business park. “The project isn’t a typical medical or recreational marijuana deal where cannabis is grown and sold in the commercial market,” members of the Tewáthahón:ni Corporation Board of Managers say in an official statement.  Because this grow will happen on tribal land, they […]

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JUDGE: NEW YORK – PAY VAPING BUSINESS LITIGATION COSTS

      There has been a string of good vaping news over the last few weeks.   Nothing that I would considering earth shattering, but wins none the less.   This particular win is with the state of NY.  A Judge has ordered that New York must  pay for the attorney costs of the plaintiffs. This article is still biased against the vaping industry but I will take good rulings from any news source.    The selective abuse vaping has taken (i.e. cant sell menthol vapes, but you can sell menthol cigarettes in many states) is further complicated with the […]

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New York tries to restore order to CBD market, clears way for hemp-infused drinks – Pressconnects

CLOSE Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo remains optimistic, and says the issues surrounding the rising industry ‘happens when you try something new.’ pressconnects.com New regulations proposed in New York will assure consumers that CBD products manufactured and sold in the state meet minimum potency and safety standards while also clearing the way for hemp-infused beverages and food. The long-awaited rules were largely hailed by industry, but included one glaring omission that raised objections from growers and processors who are trying to reinvigorate a business stuck in neutral following once grand growth projections. Among the prohibitions contained in the 63 pages of recently released rules is a […]

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The Best Gifts for Cannabis Enthusiasts, According to Cannabis Enthusiasts – New York Magazine

Dominique Pariso is passionate about hunting for the lipstick that Navarro cheerleaders wear, the coolest plus-size jeans, and the next status candle. She is also a part-time dog-sitter. Photo: New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection Finding the right gift for a loved one who has a more … commercial hobby (cooking, crafting, reading) can be overwhelming enough. But if that loved one enjoys partaking in something more niche, like cannabis, and you do not, the task can be even more challenging. Still, as cannabis influencer Hashley explains, the growing legalization movement has led to a rise in novel, delightful, and practical […]

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