A group of Democrats in the U.S. Senate, including U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, unveiled draft legislation Wednesday that if passed could complicate things in New York.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State lawmakers gave recreational cannabis the “green” light over three months ago, but since then industry leaders say, little has happened.
The state launched its Office of Cannabis Management website in early April. However, an executive director for the agency and appointments to its cannabis review board have not been selected.
With federal discussions to legalize weed now on the table, Kaelen Castetter, the Vice-Chair of the State Cannabis Growers and Processors Association, told 2 On Your Side he’s worried that New York could fall behind if licensing and regulation aren’t finalized soon. Without such guidance, New York growers can’t start their businesses or build up the industry to export across the country.
“If we just turn into an import state, we’re not really helping the entrepreneurs in New York. Really what you’re doing is letting a massive opportunity slip right through the cracks,” Castetter said.
The main concern for New York growers is that draft legislation…
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A group of Democrats in the U.S. Senate, including U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, unveiled draft legislation Wednesday that if passed could complicate things in New York.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State lawmakers gave recreational cannabis the “green” light over three months ago, but since then industry leaders say, little has happened.
The state launched its Office of Cannabis Management website in early April. However, an executive director for the agency and appointments to its cannabis review board have not been selected.
With federal discussions to legalize weed now on the table, Kaelen Castetter, the Vice-Chair of the State Cannabis Growers and Processors Association, told 2 On Your Side he’s worried that New York could fall behind if licensing and regulation aren’t finalized soon. Without such guidance, New York growers can’t start their businesses or build up the industry to export across the country.
“If we just turn into an import state, we’re not really helping the entrepreneurs in New York. Really what you’re doing is letting a massive opportunity slip right through the cracks,” Castetter said.
The main concern for New York growers is that draft legislation…
