On November 3, 2021, New York’s Cannabis Control Board (the “CCB”) finalized and approved regulations for the Cannabinoid Hemp Program (the “Regulations”), which regulate all products sold in New York that contain cannabidiol, also known as “CBD”. The Regulations create the standards by which manufacturing, testing, packaging, and labeling of CBD products will be governed. …
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New York State Assembly Make Their Nominations to the Cannabis Control Board
New York continues with its efforts to push the cannabis industry forward with new nominations to the Cannabis Control Board (the “CCB”). The CCB is tasked with overseeing the legal marijuana and hemp markets in New York and implementing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”). On September 8th, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie appointed attorney …
Hochul Moves New York’s Cannabis Industry Forward with Nominations
Just over a week after being sworn in as New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul made two nominations for the State’s top cannabis officials. The Governor has made clear during her short time in office that moving the cannabis industry forward will be a focus of her administration. The New York State Senate’s confirmation of these …