The state of New York has issued the first cannabis dispensary licenses. The state's Cannabis Control Board issued 36 weed dispensary licenses.
"Today is a monumental day for New York’s nascent cannabis industry. With the first adult-use retail dispensary licenses in the hands of businesses and eligible nonprofits, we’ve ensured the first sales will be made at dispensaries operated by those impacted by the unjust enforcement of cannabis prohibition," said Tremaine Wright, who chairs the Cannabis Control Board.
A court ruling earlier this month has delayed the board from approving dispensaries in some parts of the state amid a legal dispute over licensing criteria. Nevertheless, officials said they would issue the remaining licenses as quickly as possible., were among those snagging one of the first licenses.
"I'm still trying to comprehend it," said Turuseta, who expressed surprise when contacted just after the board's meeting.Suzanne Furboter of Queens fumbled for words, too."It is very exciting, and we feel grateful," she said. Housing Works, a New York City nonprofit, said the license it got Monday would allow it to continue its work helping low-income New Yorkers living with HIV or AIDS.
"It was clear to us that sales from the legal recreational cannabis industry would allow us to help more people and increase services to our clients whether that is supporting those that have been unjustly incarcerated in the War on Drugs, or people experiencing homelessness and/or livingWith the first licenses now issued, it remained to be seen whether officials would step up their efforts to go after scores of unauthorized dispensaries opened in the past year by people who shrugged at...
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