Office of Cannabis Management

The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) has filed a lawsuit against the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) over a $20 million fee for adult-use cannabis licenses. The NYMCIA is asking for the fees to be declared unconstitutional...

The advocacy organizations have formally requested Governor Kathy Hochul to appoint seasoned leaders to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The coalition emphasizes the need to uphold the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act's (MRTA) equity commitments in New York's cannabis market. Concerns...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that an appeal is being filed by the 1906 brand, rather than Hudson Cannabis, the processor. The update reflects that 1906 is pursuing an administrative appeal to affirm its compliance with state regulations and the safety of its products. New...

Minnesota's budding cannabis market is facing regulatory hurdles as businesses attempt to exploit legal loopholes, sparking action from the state's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).  With cannabis licenses set to be issued in 2024, investors should be aware of the significant challenges...

New York’s legal cannabis market is rapidly gaining momentum, with state officials predicting it could reach $1 billion in sales in its second full year of adult-use cannabis sales. According to Debra Brochard, for Green Market Report, John Kagia, director of policy for the New York Office of...

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has introduced the Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator (LOCAL), a new mapping tool aimed at simplifying the cannabis licensing process across the state. By leveraging data from the Cannabis Licensing System (CLS), LOCAL makes it easier for...

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...

As Minnesota prepares to roll out its cannabis licensing in 2025, the influx of out-of-state applicants to the social equity business licenses has raised a few eyebrows and sparked debate over who will participate in and profit from the state’s burgeoning legal weed industry. Mitchel Chargo,...

A recent survey by the New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) revealed that 94% of legal cannabis retailers oppose loosening the 1,000-foot buffer zone between marijuana dispensaries, which the Cannabis Control Board is considering. The proposed changes have sparked opposition from industry...

Adults in Minnesota can legally possess and use recreational cannabis though the state has not yet launched its retail market, which is planned for next year. To that end, more than 3,100 licenses for social equity were pre-approved, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) shared a 110-page...

As New York’s cannabis industry gains momentum, retailers and processors face a major challenge: a shortage of high-quality, locally grown cannabis flower. Despite the opening of numerous retail stores, which has significantly driven up demand, the supply has not kept pace, leaving many to...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a major overhaul of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) two weeks ago following a scathing internal report. A web of inefficiencies and inexperience has left legal cannabis operators frustrated and financially strained for the past two years. One of the outcomes...

Since a scathing report about the woeful inadequacies of New York's legal cannabis program hit the airwaves Friday, which included a shakeup within the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a complete overhaul of the agency responsible for the repeatedly botched...

An internal review released Friday revealed significant challenges, to put it nicely, plaguing New York’s legal cannabis market. The issues are primarily attributed to inexperienced leadership within the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The report was blunt, calling the OCM...

A recently filed lawsuit in Minnesota challenges the state’s restriction on unlicensed cannabis sales by home growers, citing a 120-year-old constitutional provision. The lawsuit, initiated by four residents, targets the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and argues that home...