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Leaders Appointed to NY Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management

September 12, 2021 by Jeff Lewis

Local leaders still have questions about the state’s plan approved last March to get into the marijuana business. New York’s governor last week announced that the State Senate has confirmed two appointments to lead the New York Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management. The two groups will create and implement the rules to govern New York’s cannabis industry, including the production, licensing, packaging, marketing and sale of cannabis products. Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco says there is still much to be figured out as legal sales of pot become a reality, particularly since there isn’t an equivalent test for marijuana as there is for testing drivers impaired by alcohol…

Western Ramapo and Orange County Assemblyman Karl Brabenec says while he’s supportive of medical marijuana, he’s not on board with the state getting involved in recreational marijuana sales…

The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act passed in March this year. The towns of Orangetown and Stony Point have already opted out of marijuana sales. Clarkstown is expected to be holding a public hearing in November.

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