ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A list of municipalities that opted not to allow marijuana dispensaries or consumption sites was released by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Tuesday. They also released some statistics showing how many and what percentage of municipalities opted out of one or both.
A total of 522 (34%) cities, towns, or villages opted out of having both dispensaries and consumption sites. There are about 118,000 residents in the 10% of cities that opted out of both, said OCM. These statistics are subject to change because municipalities could allow dispensaries and/or places where people can use marijuana at any time in the future.
“As the new cannabis industry comes to life, reduces harm with safe, tested products, and grows the economy equitably, we do believe that some localities will opt back in,” said OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander.
Municipalities had until December 31 to notify the OCM whether they would allow the sale of recreational marijuana and/or allow it to be used in certain spots. Marijuana sales are expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue for the state.
“New York’s cannabis industry will be accessible, protect public health, and keep New Yorkers safe. As the industry blossoms, the equitable economic opportunity it creates will serve as a…
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A list of municipalities that opted not to allow marijuana dispensaries or consumption sites was released by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Tuesday. They also released some statistics showing how many and what percentage of municipalities opted out of one or both.
A total of 522 (34%) cities, towns, or villages opted out of having both dispensaries and consumption sites. There are about 118,000 residents in the 10% of cities that opted out of both, said OCM. These statistics are subject to change because municipalities could allow dispensaries and/or places where people can use marijuana at any time in the future.
“As the new cannabis industry comes to life, reduces harm with safe, tested products, and grows the economy equitably, we do believe that some localities will opt back in,” said OCM Executive Director Chris Alexander.
Municipalities had until December 31 to notify the OCM whether they would allow the sale of recreational marijuana and/or allow it to be used in certain spots. Marijuana sales are expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue for the state.
“New York’s cannabis industry will be accessible, protect public health, and keep New Yorkers safe. As the industry blossoms, the equitable economic opportunity it creates will serve as a…