Industry reps concerned slow rollout of state cannabis regulations could mean New York misses out
A group of Democrats in the U.S. Senate, including U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, unveiled draft legislation Wednesday that if passed could complicate things in New York.
Author: Rob Hackford (WGRZ)
Updated: 11:46 PM EDT July 14, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State lawmakers gave recreational cannabis the "green" light over three months ago, but since then industry leaders say, little has happened.
The state launched its Office of Cannabis Management website in early April. However, an executive director for the agency and appointments to its cannabis review board have not been selected.