As New York hammers out regulations for recreational cannabis use, the state wrapped up earlier this week a series of regional roundtables addressing local concerns about the drug.
Cannabis Control Chair Tremaine Wright explained the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act at a virtual meeting targeted toward Long Islanders last Thursday, fielding questions after a 30-minute presentation.
“With legalization New York shifted from a cannabis policy that was centered on law enforcement and persecution to a policy that’s centered on public health,” Ms. Wright said. “New York State’s cannabis policy is now grounded in the principles of keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy, as well as economic and social justice.”
As recently as Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a new cultivator license for New York hemp farmers to apply for and grow cannabis in 2022. According to a state press release, applicants must meet several requirements for the limited license.
Riverhead will allow marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges in town for adults 21 and over, while Southold Town and Greenport Village both opted out of allowing sales and…
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As New York hammers out regulations for recreational cannabis use, the state wrapped up earlier this week a series of regional roundtables addressing local concerns about the drug.
Cannabis Control Chair Tremaine Wright explained the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act at a virtual meeting targeted toward Long Islanders last Thursday, fielding questions after a 30-minute presentation.
“With legalization New York shifted from a cannabis policy that was centered on law enforcement and persecution to a policy that’s centered on public health,” Ms. Wright said. “New York State’s cannabis policy is now grounded in the principles of keeping New Yorkers safe and healthy, as well as economic and social justice.”
As recently as Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation creating a new cultivator license for New York hemp farmers to apply for and grow cannabis in 2022. According to a state press release, applicants must meet several requirements for the limited license.
Riverhead will allow marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges in town for adults 21 and over, while Southold Town and Greenport Village both opted out of allowing sales and…
