New York’s legal cannabis products to champion hemp-based packaging
Earlier this year, lawmakers in New York state finally approved a cannabis legalisation bill that would allow the production, sale, and use of recreational cannabis products. As the state prepares for the introduction of legal retail sales, a senator is pushing for sustainable packaging by prioritising hemp-based alternatives to plastic. State senator Michelle Hinchey (D) […]
Patients in New York could soon be able to grow their own medical cannabis
Medical cannabis patients in New York may soon be able to grow their own medicine at home after the state’s new Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted unanimously to file the proposed regulations. Qualifying patients would reportedly be permitted to grow up to six plants at private indoor or outdoor residences for therapeutic use. New details […]
Is there going to be a new cannabis capital of the world?
After New York officially legalised recreational cannabis back in March, the state may have paved the way to becoming the next cannabis capital of North America and even, some say, of the world. Senator Liz Krueger, the lead sponsor of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), played a pivotal role in pushing for the […]
Cannabis Industry in Shock as New York Bans Delta-8 THC
After a controversial proposal that would see one of the “hot” new cannabis products banned in New York, businesses on the cannabis market were forced to close and take their assets to other states, such as Florida. Syracuse reports that a proposal includes a provision declaring that “cannabinoid and cannabinol products made through” a special […]
New York Lawmakers Finally Agree Deal on Cannabis Legalisation
After a historic decision, New York will be the 16th US state that legalises recreational cannabis. With the deal in place, licenced businesses could storm into the billion-dollar industry, and Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés could be opening very soon. New York Times reports that the legal cannabis industry could create thousands of jobs while the regulated […]
New York Governor Pledges to Legalise Recreational Cannabis Use
In the eyes of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, the US state is ready to join the 15 other jurisdictions that have already legalised the adult use of recreational cannabis. While the politician has often tried to progress the discussion about the drug’s accessibility, his previous efforts have fallen flat. However, under President-elect Joe Biden’s […]