Senate bill S854A legalized sale of marijuana on March 31, 2021 over 16 months ago.
NYS Office of Cannabis Management is “(t)aking bold actions to encourage social justice, public health and economic development in the lives of all New Yorkers.” How do you quantify such statement by numbers and timeline to define success or failure?
Mayor Eric Adams’ “Cannabis NYC” social justice program announced August 22nd is to prioritize former arrestees and their families for the earliest licenses. Yes, if a family member had a criminal record, you get a leg up in the marijuana business.