New York has issued 36 cannabis dispensary licenses for recreational marijuana.
The New York State Cannabis Control Board will hold a meeting for public comment Monday ahead of the expected distribution of licenses to recreational cannabis dispensaries.New York issued its first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses for recreational marijuana on Monday.
"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.
The cannabis board also advanced proposed regulations for the sale of marijuana, with a focus on public health, product quality and safety, and preventing those under 21 from buying cannabis.
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