New York Cannabis News
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Off topic happens a little in all threads, feel free to utilize the report post feature if you must. I don't believe calling me close minded and off the wall is a productive post to keeping this thread on topic. Also doesn't seem like a very nice thing to say.
Thanks @vapviking for the sage advice.
Let's try to keep this thread on topic.
Thanks and Merry Christmas to all.
RustyOldNail
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Neither @vinnyzan or @Summer posted the off-topic link in the first place or said anything negative about fellow FC members... but they're the ones that called out.
But I suppose that doesn't matter here.
Call me close minded if you want but these "safe injection sites" are a joke and waste of taxpayer dollars. Factor in the hypocrisy aspect and it's even worse...
vapviking
Old & In the Way
I won't call you anything but mistaken.
My "call out" was not in relation to the injection site post nor the subsequent discussion of same.
I checked "like" on that post, the one that contained the news stories.
DillGaff
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As New York prepares the launch of its adult-use marijuana market, the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced on Monday a significant expansion of the existing medical cannabis program.
Now doctors will be able to issue medical marijuana recommendations to people for any condition that they feel could be treated by cannabis, rather than rely on a list of specific eligible maladies. Physicians were granted that discretion through the state’s recreational marijuana law that was enacted last year.
The expansion is being made possible as part of OCM’s new Medical Cannabis Program certification and registration system.
“It is terrific to see the Medical Cannabis Program expand so vastly with the launch of the new certification and registration program and the ability of practitioners to determine qualifying conditions as included in the MRTA,” Cannabis Control Board (CCB) Chair Tremaine Wright said in a press release.
www.marijuanamoment.net
Now doctors will be able to issue medical marijuana recommendations to people for any condition that they feel could be treated by cannabis, rather than rely on a list of specific eligible maladies. Physicians were granted that discretion through the state’s recreational marijuana law that was enacted last year.
The expansion is being made possible as part of OCM’s new Medical Cannabis Program certification and registration system.
“It is terrific to see the Medical Cannabis Program expand so vastly with the launch of the new certification and registration program and the ability of practitioners to determine qualifying conditions as included in the MRTA,” Cannabis Control Board (CCB) Chair Tremaine Wright said in a press release.
New York Doctors Can Now Recommend Medical Marijuana To Patients For Any Condition They See Fit
As New York prepares the launch of its adult-use marijuana market, the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced on Monday a significant expansion of the existing medical cannabis program. Now doctors will be able to issue medical marijuana recommendations to people for any condition...
www.marijuanamoment.net
Berzzerkker
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Even legal to the point that the first brick-and-mortar “sticker store” storefront, Good Vibes Exotics, has now opened on West State/Martin Luther King Jr. Street, located across from the Mobil gas station adjacent to the intersection of State and Meadow streets. Owner Iman McKay and manager Michael Lynch opened the store in late December without much fanfare except for a word-of-mouth marketing campaign.
The store operates in a bit of a gray area newly opened by cannabis’ increasingly accepted status: it’s not legal, yet, to sell weed — but it is legal to give it away as a gift, or at least not explicitly illegal. So patrons simply browse the fairly wide selection of edibles, cannabis flower, specially pre-rolled joints, etc., then proceed to the cash register, where they pay an equivalent amount for some whimsical stickers and are given the cannabis of their choice for free, as a complimentary gift.
ithacavoice.com
The store operates in a bit of a gray area newly opened by cannabis’ increasingly accepted status: it’s not legal, yet, to sell weed — but it is legal to give it away as a gift, or at least not explicitly illegal. So patrons simply browse the fairly wide selection of edibles, cannabis flower, specially pre-rolled joints, etc., then proceed to the cash register, where they pay an equivalent amount for some whimsical stickers and are given the cannabis of their choice for free, as a complimentary gift.
First "sticker store" opens in Ithaca, bringing cannabis gifts and a relief drive with it - The Ithaca Voice
ITHACA, N.Y.—If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve obtained or partaken in some marijuana in or around Ithaca. That’s okay to admit, it’s legal now. Even legal to the […]
ithacavoice.com
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Empire Cannabis Club one of many marijuana businesses getting cease and desist letters from the state
Empire Cannabis Club one of many marijuana businesses getting cease and desist letters from the state
Since marijuana was legalized last year, unlicensed vendors have opened for business. Now the state is saying "not so fast" by sending dozens of cease and desist letters to operators.
www.cbsnews.com
Note: they are intending to stay open...
NY to limit marijuana permit eligibility to those convicted of pot-related offenses
New York State officials plan to initially limit eligibility for marijuana dispensary licenses to those previously convicted on pot-related offenses before the drug was legalized, documents show.
nypost.com
Who do these people get these ideas from ? It's been a year since they legalized and they are still talking about the same stuff. I love when government "fix" their own fuck ups and spin it like they are doing something noble. I hope any one who's been incarcerated says screw your permit and BS THC percentage tax rate.NY to limit marijuana permit eligibility to those convicted of pot-related offenses
New York State officials plan to initially limit eligibility for marijuana dispensary licenses to those previously convicted on pot-related offenses before the drug was legalized, documents show.
checkyourlibido
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Off the top of my head, it looks like they are rewarding the people who were too dumb to not get caught. But I admit, I don't know anything about this, but I can' find a true answer to what's the purpose of this?
I mean, if I'm a convict I'm happy, I'd try to go into business with one of the bigger players for an easy payday.
As far as the purpose goes, in my opinion a big part of it is optics. It's a bad look for the state to start raking in tax revenue and for big corporations to make millions off of something they were putting people in jail for.
Being one of the first to launch with a permit doesn't guarantee these 'justice involved individuals' success against the big companies who already have setup in NY from medical market. It doesn't guarantee any advantage. This same over reach that decides who gets the permits first will over regulate and squeeze these small guys out. Based solely on reading this article sounds like you just need to hire a token convict and your good to go.
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vapviking
Old & In the Way
At the base of the legalization in NYS is an acknowledgement that the War on Drugs and ensuing policies (including stop and frisk in NY) were inherently wrong and adversely affected (convicted and jailed) a lot of people - especially those incarcerated - not because they "were too dumb" but because their rights were violated in the first place.
NY State is going a lot farther than most have in regards to at least giving some support to the bottom-up growth and participation in the market. For example, there will be a lot of "delivery only" businesses allowed, eliminating big overhead for startups. Also, the state will be providing some funding for storefront locations.
In the interest of presenting, ahem, "fair and balanced" cannabis news (ha!), here is another publication's report on the same issue as the NY Post link above;
New Yorkers With Marijuana Convictions To Get First Dibs On Pot Shop Licenses
Fair, and also not enough.
www.wonkette.com
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I feel like they are saying they need to control every aspect of this to ensure the 'right' outcome. Essentially the initial problem was government overreach, and their solution is more over reach... seems like a paradox to me.At the base of the legalization in NYS is an acknowledgement that the War on Drugs and ensuing policies (including stop and frisk in NY) were inherently wrong and adversely affected (convicted and jailed) a lot of people - especially those incarcerated - not because they "were too dumb" but because their rights were violated in the first place.
NY State is going a lot farther than most have in regards to at least giving some support to the bottom-up growth and participation in the market. For example, there will be a lot of "delivery only" businesses allowed, eliminating big overhead for startups. Also, the state will be providing some funding for storefront locations.
In the interest of presenting, ahem, "fair and balanced" cannabis news (ha!), here is another publication's report on the same issue as the NY Post link above;
New Yorkers With Marijuana Convictions To Get First Dibs On Pot Shop Licenses
Fair, and also not enough.
Government made rules and now giving special privileges to the people who didn't follow them and penalizing people who did. I'm sure it started as a good intentioned idea and it sounds good on paper but it becomes convoluted.
New York cannabis regulations are in limbo. But the pot industry is booming on reservations.
There are questions about how the tribes are procuring the marijuana, how it may ultimately be regulated and whether the tribes will reach a compact with New York to tax sales.
vapviking
Old & In the Way
Happy 4/20 to All! as we in NY celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the removal of prohibition in our state, in some ways that maybe only New York can.
www.theguardian.com
Move over, Giuliani: how loopholes sparked a golden age of cannabis in New York
With possession legalized, weed trucks and pop-ups are everywhere. But that could all change when the state swoops in
www.theguardian.com
checkyourlibido
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I'm not going out to Empire today, can't. But I hope someone is able to swing over there and see if they have any sales today.
New York's illicit marijuana market thrives ahead of adult-use launch
Scores of illicit shops are flourishing across New York, posing a competitive threat to the state’s upcoming adult-use marijuana industry.
mjbizdaily.com
checkyourlibido
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Competition is good. Growing your own so you don't depend on them is even better.New York's illicit marijuana market thrives ahead of adult-use launch
Scores of illicit shops are flourishing across New York, posing a competitive threat to the state’s upcoming adult-use marijuana industry.
NY approves 36 more farms to grow recreational marijuana
It's another step forward for New York State’s recreational pot industry. On Thursday, state cannabis regulators have approved and issued an additional set of cultivation licenses for businesses. An additional 36 farms across the state were given the green light to start growing recreational...
Toke and run? ‘Cannathletics’ a burgeoning market in NY’s cannabis industry
Athletes who incorporate weed in their exercise say it’s a much larger niche than many realize.