In February, according to the governor's office, Cuomohoped to see marijuana legalized in New Yorkfor adult use by April, which is when the state budget had to be approved. At the time, he announced plans to travel to Massachusetts, Illinois, Colorado and California to see what has worked...
It's widely expected the Assembly and Senate will take another look at the issue next year. So far 11 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, joining the 33 states (including New York) that allow use for medicinal purposes. Polls showthat a majority of New Yorkers favor legaliza...
New York legalized "medical marijuana" (although not actual herbaceous marijuana, even for medical purposes) in 2014, but the program wasn't launched until January 2016. The state Department of Health has now certified 100,283 patients for the program—a not very impressive number. Florida, by...
In early April, just before the budget was approved, he said itwasn't likely that marijuana would be legalized in 2020. He said legalizing the drug was one of the most complicated issues he has faced and he didn't have the time to work on legalizing marijuana as he dealt with the ou...
Hochul and state lawmakers have been under intense pressure to close unlicensed shops popping up across the state, particularly in New York City, since marijuana sales were legalized. "Illegal cannabis shops, this is your warning. You will be locked out if you attempt to continue to sell i...
Moving past many years of debate and failed agreement attempts, New Yorkers can finally rejoice in legal recreational marijuana use since buying and smoking weed in New York has officially been legalized by the state legislature. Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the passed legislation...
In March of last year, New York state legalizedmarijuanafor adults 21 and older and lowered the penalties for unlawful sales, making marijuana increasingly easy to get, even though the first licensed dispensaries aren't supposed to open until the end of this year. ...
New York State has reached a new milestone when it comes to legalized marijuana. Now, certain people are able to legally grow cannabis at home. No one said it would be quick or easy, right? Although cannabis is legal in New York State now, for both medical and adult-use, the process ...
Apr 1, 2022 | Blog IRS Commences Audit Initiative of Cannabis/Marijuana Industry As more states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, the IRS has taken notice. Now the Small Business/Self-Employed Examination Unit announced several days ago a new enhanced enforcement action to ...
New York City July 27, 2023 “A number of our cooperative and condominium clients have asked whether they may ban the smoking of marijuana in their buildings, either because they find it bothersome or because they are concerned about the adverse health effects...