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On January 19, 2021, as part of his budget request for 2021, New York State Governor Cuomo released his proposed cannabis legislation. Cuomo has twice before attempted to enact the policy change through previous budgets, but both times his efforts have failed. As for his third attempt, the administration and legislatures seem more confident that the legislation will advance. While a significant portion of the current bill reflects previous versions, there are some differences of note.
The Office of Cannabis Management
Like last year’s proposal, the new bill calls for the creation of the Office of Cannabis Management ( OCM ), which would be within the Division of Alcohol Beverage Control. OCM would consist of an executive director and a separate board with one chairperson and four other voting members. The executive director would be tasked with administering the program and appointing a deputy director of health and sa