New York Signs SB 9155, Updating Dispensary Distance Rules Near Schools and Houses of Worship
New York Launches Cannabis Banking Directory to Support Marijuana Businesses
6 Feb, 2025 – New York’s Office of Cannabis Management has launched a Cannabis Banking Directory, helping licensed marijuana businesses connect with financial institutions amid federal banking restrictions.
Judge Orders NY State to Cease Warrantless Raids on Hemp Shops
13 January 2025 - A New York Supreme Court ruling ends warrantless raids by the NYC Sheriff’s Office and state cannabis regulators on licensed hemp businesses, citing violations of Fourth Amendment rights. The decision mandates unarmed inspections and statutory safeguards for lawful operators.
Equity in Action: New York’s Cannabis Market Achieves Historic Growth
4 Jan, 2025 New York State’s cannabis industry surpasses $1 billion in retail sales, driven by social equity initiatives, enhanced medical cannabis access, and robust enforcement against illicit sales, setting a precedent for inclusive growth.
Recreational Marijuana in New York: Retail Sales by the End of 2022
Back in 2021, on March 31 New York state legalized recreational marijuana
New York to Allow Patients Grow Their Own Cannabis
The New York Cannabis Control Board has acceded to the demands for certified patients and caregivers residing in the state to be allowed to grow their own medical marijuana, however under the regulations as approved by the board.
