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[Editor s Note: Since publication, New York State has legalized recreational marijuana, opening the doors for a flood of adjacent industries, and embracing some of the most progressive criminal justice reforms associated with the legalization movement.]
On February 18, Chronogram Media teamed up with Etain to host Legal Weed is Coming, a virtual event with a diverse panel of policy influencers, growers, and dispensary owners. The event, held on Zoom, brought together over 150 audience members for a lively discussion on what legalization of recreational marijuana might look like in New York and the possibility of legislation becoming law this spring. Panelists included Hillary Peckham, COO of Etain; Meg Sanders, CEO of Canna Provisions; Marcus Williams, vice president of Community Growth Partners at Rebelle; Melissa Moore, New York State director of Drug Policy Alliance (pictured above); Andi Novick, president of Small Farma Ltd.; and Gail Hepworth,