The Latest Breaking News from Office of Cannabis Management

Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids

As New York opens more legal outlets for recreational marijuana, some public health advocates want more scrutiny on how marijuana products are being marketed to teens and young adults

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

New York opens its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary

The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis.

WEKU · Dec 30, 2022

Senator Gounardes Urges NYPD To Halt Illegal Cannabis Sales Amid Regulation Hurdles

With illegal cannabis sales in the Big Apple booming, councilmember Justin Brannan and state senator Andrew Gounardes (D) are urging NYPD commissioner Keechant Sewel to shut down all unlicensed sellers.

Benzinga · Oct 20, 2022

New York Regulators Approve Restrictions On Cannabis Packaging: No Cartoons, No Neon, No Candy

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management approved regulations late Wednesday on the packaging and labeling of marijuana products, with strict stipulations that they are not to be attractive to children. That is, no cartoons, no neon colors and no names that are any variation of the word "candy."

Benzinga · Jun 1, 2022

NY Cannabis Official Says Legal Weed Should Hit Shelves By Fall, Here's Who Will Sell It First

Earlier this month, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Cannabis Control Board had approved 52 adult-use Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses across the state.

Benzinga · Apr 27, 2022

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul: Cannabis Board Approves First 52 Cultivation Licenses In The State

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 adult-use Cannabis Conditional Cultivator Licenses across the state. These are the first adult-use cannabis licenses granted in New York.

Benzinga · Apr 14, 2022

Cannabis Gifting Flourishes In Manhattan As New York Inches Toward Retail Marijuana Market Launch

New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational cannabis in March 2021 when then-Gov.

Benzinga · Apr 7, 2022

New York: Top Regulator Gives Update On The State's Adult-Use Licensure Timeline

The Office of Cannabis Management's (OCM) executive director, Chris Alexander discussed the timetable of adult-use licensure rollout in the Empire State, during a webinar titled "The Promise of Social Equity in the

Benzinga · Feb 14, 2022

New York Doctors Can Now Recommend Medical Marijuana To All Patients Who Can Benefit From It

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced on Monday the launch of a new medical cannabis certification and registration system that will not only be far easier to use but will expand eligibility criteria for patients who can benefit from medical cannabis.

Benzinga · Jan 24, 2022