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New York State and Local Government Marijuana Related Businesses

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Judge Strikes Down Long Island Dispensary Zoning Restrictions – More to Come?

A recent decision in the New York State Supreme Court has significant implications for the local regulation of adult-use cannabis dispensaries in New York. Tink & E. Co. (hereafter, “Tink”), an adult-use retail dispensary...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Too Close for Comfort: OCM’s School-Distance Mistake Puts 100+ Dispensaries at Risk

In a shocking announcement, the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) informed 108 adult-use dispensary license holders, including 89 in NYC, that the current locations of their dispensaries are in violation of the...more

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NY Court Again Enjoins Cannabis Licensure Due to OCM’s Errors in Program Administration

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On December 12, 2024, the New York Supreme Court in Albany County granted an Article 78 petition seeking a preliminary injunction in the case of Organic Blooms, LLC, et al. v. New York State Cannabis Control Board and Office...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York Promulgates Interim Guidance on Changes of Ownership and License Amendments

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) has promulgated interim guidance identifying how it will address changes of ownership and other license amendments. While many have criticized the OCM for delays in...more

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Albany County Supreme Court Invalidates New York State Cannabis Regulations

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In a stunning turn of events, an Albany County Supreme Court judge has delivered a groundbreaking decision, invalidating all New York State regulations for adult-use cannabis. The ruling, which deems the regulations arbitrary...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

NYS Lawmakers Unveil Cannabis Industry Reform Proposals in State Budget Negotiations

Earlier this week, the NYS Senate and Assembly unveiled their “one-house budget proposals” in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal in January. The one-house budget includes several proposals related to...more

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The Week in Weed: December 2023 # 4

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we have news from several states, but we begin with a letter from several former U.S. attorneys about...more

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New York Note – Congestion Pricing, Cannabis Settlement, State Bills

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The Traffic Mobility Review Board has issued their report on a recommended tolling structure for the Central Business District tolling program. The TMRB recommended a $15 base toll for passenger vehicles, discounted overnight...more

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NY Cannabis Licensing and Notice Deadline Extended

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New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that prospective applicants have an additional 14 days to submit their applications, extending the deadline for retail applicants with control of an eligible property...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York’s Cannabis Control Board Extends Adult-use Application Window Deadlines

The New York Cannabis Control Board (the “CCB”) has extended the window for adult-use cannabis license applications by two weeks. The announcement came during the CCB hearing on Tuesday, October 17th. The new deadline to...more

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The Evolving Cannabis Industry in New York: Final Regulations and the True Party of Interest Rule

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On September 12, the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved final regulations governing the adult-use cannabis industry in New York, marking a long-awaited moment for industry participants and state regulators alike....more

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Cannabis Legal Report – September 2023

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New York State Regulators Approve Final Adult-Use Regulations as Judge Bars New York State From Issuing New Cannabis Licenses - On September 12, state regulators approved final adult-use regulations and set October 4 as...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York On the Fast Track for Cannabis License Application Submission

As will be discussed in greater detail by the Foley Hoag’s cannabis practice team on its webinar scheduled for September 13, 2023, the New York Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) and Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) took...more

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New York State Court Enjoins Licensing of Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensaries Statewide Amid Retail Cannabis Regulation Disputes

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On August 18, 2023, a New York Supreme Court judge has enjoined New York cannabis regulators from further processing, approving, or investigating any new or pending applications for a state conditional adult-use retail...more

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Second-Hand Smoke: New York’s Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Sales Extends to Landlords

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Governor Kathy Hochul’s determined efforts to combat illegal cannabis operations in New York have gained even more momentum with a new multi-agency initiative authorized as part of the 2024 Budget. The State aims to curtail...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York State Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund Secures $150M in Debt to Provide Loans to CAURDs

Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a noteworthy development regarding the New York State Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund (the “Fund”), as it secured a substantial investment of $150 million from Chicago...more

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New York – Revised Regulations Overview

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New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) has posted, and the Cannabis Control Board (the “CCB” or “Board”) voted to approve the filing of, certain revised adult-use regulations (the “Revised Regulations”). While these...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York’s Updated Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) posted today updates to its proposed adult-use regulations (the “Revised Regulations”), in advance of a vote of the Cannabis Control Board (the “Board”) to release them for...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

New York Proposes Greater Penalties for Illicit Cannabis Shops

As we previously wrote, unlicensed gray market cannabis shops have proliferated across New York State despite blatantly breaking New York's cannabis law. In an effort to increase the State's enforcement options against these...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York Proposes Adult-Use Rules

The New York Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) held a momentous meeting on November 21, 2022 wherein it continued to issue more conditional cultivation, processing, and dispensing licenses, but, perhaps more importantly,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Federal Judge in NY Issues Preliminary Injunction to Block Retail Cannabis Licenses on Constitutional Grounds

On November 10, 2022, in the matter Variscite NY One, Inc. v. State of New York, et al., the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York granted the plaintiff’s a motion for a preliminary injunction against the...more

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How to Get Started on Your New York Cannabis Business License Application

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New York’s adult-use cannabis industry is underway, and with the release of more license categories on the horizon, we are gearing up for a historical licensing round. To beat the summer slump, VS’s New York team created an...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

OCM to Begin Accepting Conditional Adult Use Processor Applications

The Cannabis Control Board (the “Board”) held a public meeting earlier today during which it advanced several key components of the innovative Seeding Opportunity Initiative, which positions individuals with prior...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

OCM Community Outreach Continues: Conditional Adult Use Retail Licensing Workshop

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management hosted a “Get Ready, Get Set,” workshop to provide community members with vital information about the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and the conditional adult use...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

New York Approves 52 Adult-Use Conditional Cultivation Licenses

On April 14, 2022, the Cannabis Control Board approved 52 adult-use conditional cultivation licenses, which means the approved businesses can start growing cannabis for the upcoming adult-use market. Licensees can start...more

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