AKWESASNE, N.Y. (WWTI) — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is asking for tribal members’ permission to begin negotiations with New York State regarding the sale of cannabis.
According to the Tribe, a tribal referendum has been scheduled for June 4, and if it is approved conversations will begin about allowing tribally licensed entrepreneurs to distribute and sell cannabis products throughout the State. If tribal members approve, the Tribe will negotiate an agreement that will then be brought back to the membership for approval.
Tribal Chief Beverly Cook explained what the proposed agreement would mean for both the Tribe and New York State.
“As drafted, our Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance is a “seed to sale” program where we regulate cannabis licensing on our territory,” Cook said. “A negotiated agreement will give our tribally licensed cannabis businesses the opportunity to sell their products, where it’s permitted in New York State, that are regulated and proven safe.”
The Ordinance represents the first adult-use cannabis law enacted by a tribe in NYS and is the first in the United States that regulates and licenses tribal member-owned operations. Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance explained how the Tribe’s Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance impacts the Tribe.
“During the development of the Tribe’s Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance, it was indicated that a short window…
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AKWESASNE, N.Y. (WWTI) — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is asking for tribal members’ permission to begin negotiations with New York State regarding the sale of cannabis.
According to the Tribe, a tribal referendum has been scheduled for June 4, and if it is approved conversations will begin about allowing tribally licensed entrepreneurs to distribute and sell cannabis products throughout the State. If tribal members approve, the Tribe will negotiate an agreement that will then be brought back to the membership for approval.
Tribal Chief Beverly Cook explained what the proposed agreement would mean for both the Tribe and New York State.
“As drafted, our Adult-Use Cannabis Ordinance is a “seed to sale” program where we regulate cannabis licensing on our territory,” Cook said. “A negotiated agreement will give our tribally licensed cannabis businesses the opportunity to sell their products, where it’s permitted in New York State, that are regulated and proven safe.”
The Ordinance represents the first adult-use cannabis law enacted by a tribe in NYS and is the first in the United States that regulates and licenses tribal member-owned operations. Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance explained how the Tribe’s Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance impacts the Tribe.
“During the development of the Tribe’s Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance, it was indicated that a short window…
