ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State’s legalized marijuana scene is growing. On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law to fast-track the industry.
Three components of this “Conditional Cannabis Cultivation” bill make up the heart of this bill; those include equity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
This law will now provide a foundation for the cannabis market industry in New York by starting at the root: the farmers.
“Today, the Governor’s legislation that she signed is just the first step. It creates that growing license so that when we do have retail operations they actually have a product to sell,” explains Sen. Jeremy Cooney, who sponsored the legislation.
Progress now coming to fruition after adult-use of recreational marijuana was legalized in NYS last year. Hemp farmers will now be able to apply for a provisional license to grow cannabis.
“We understand it’s only going to be about 200 licenses that are eligible to apply for this license, which is a little bit unfortunate for some farmers who were looking forward to getting into the business,” says Jeremy Jimenez, Co-Founder of Honest Farm Co.
This measure being signed into law just before March is critical for timing for farmers who need to prep their crops.
“You’re not going to just plant a seed in the ground, that’s not how it…
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State’s legalized marijuana scene is growing. On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law to fast-track the industry.
Three components of this “Conditional Cannabis Cultivation” bill make up the heart of this bill; those include equity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability.
This law will now provide a foundation for the cannabis market industry in New York by starting at the root: the farmers.
“Today, the Governor’s legislation that she signed is just the first step. It creates that growing license so that when we do have retail operations they actually have a product to sell,” explains Sen. Jeremy Cooney, who sponsored the legislation.
Progress now coming to fruition after adult-use of recreational marijuana was legalized in NYS last year. Hemp farmers will now be able to apply for a provisional license to grow cannabis.
“We understand it’s only going to be about 200 licenses that are eligible to apply for this license, which is a little bit unfortunate for some farmers who were looking forward to getting into the business,” says Jeremy Jimenez, Co-Founder of Honest Farm Co.
This measure being signed into law just before March is critical for timing for farmers who need to prep their crops.
“You’re not going to just plant a seed in the ground, that’s not how it…
