New York Office of Cannabis Management

New York's chief equity officer at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Damian Fagon, resigned from his post, effective Nov. 27, despite being cleared of retaliation allegations. According to GreenMarketReport, This decision follows months of controversy, beginning with his administrative leave...

New York City’s hemp shops are under fire as state regulators intensify efforts to combat illegal cannabis sales. Licensed hemp retailers report being unfairly targeted by Operation Padlock, a statewide initiative focused on shutting down unlicensed cannabis stores. “They're shutting...

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is undergoing significant changes following a critical May 2024 report from the Office of General Services (OGS).  The report revealed that the OCM had failed to issue cannabis business licenses to 90% of applicants, leading to the departure of...

New York cannabis regulators have amended the state's marketing rules – a stumbling block of which cannabis retailers have complained previously. What Happened The state Office of Cannabis Management has adopted regulations for personal home cultivation of cannabis, allowing for the rules to go...

New York’s dream of a thriving legal cannabis market for many licensed retailers remains just that – a dream, as the gap between the issued licenses and operational dispensaries widens alarmingly.  The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued a total of 1,117 licenses,...

Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Under Legal Scrutiny A Montgomery County Circuit Judge has mandated testimony from Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) members in a lawsuit challenging the licensing process. This decision, allowing extensive questioning and document requests, aims to...

'New York is going to rapidly become the largest cannabis market in the country,' say cannabis companies getting ready to jump in. The Cannabist Company Holdings Inc. (NEO: CBST) (OTCQX: CBSTF) (FSE: 3LP), formerly Columbia Care, was approved Friday by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (...

The New York Cannabis Control Board has reached a significant settlement in a lawsuit against a Michigan business owner, which would bring positive developments to the state's cannabis industry. Variscite NY One, Inc., a Michigan-based plaintiff, took legal action after being denied a...

Following a lawsuit and prolonged delay, the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCC) has finally awarded 99 conditional adult-use retail dispensary licenses, bringing the total number of permits to 165. This move comes less than a week after a federal court lifted an injunction that prevented New...

Forian Inc. (NASDAQ: FORA), a provider of technology, analytics and data science-driven solutions for the healthcare and cannabis industries, announced that New York has selected BioTrack for the Office of Cannabis Management’s seed-to-sale tracking system, per a press release...

Last week, the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) provided guidance for those seeking to operate within the state’s recreational market. The move represents “a clear sign” that the agency is “gearing up” to issue CAURD licenses, says Harris Bricken’s...

Recently, New York regulators unveiled proposed marijuana packaging and labeling rules that include provisions to boost sustainability in the state’s recreational industry. A Sustainable Program As part of its sustainability program, New York requires cannabis businesses to incorporate...

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) reported that marijuana regulators in the city have put more than 50 unlicensed marijuana retailers on notice, accused of illegally selling cannabis. Additionally, OCM said that unlicensed marijuana businesses are claiming to be legal cannabis...