NY tries again to allow retail marijuana sales at concerts and festivalsBy Carl Campanile
July 18, 2023
New York’s licensed cannabis distributors are hoping to get the green light to sell ganja at pop-up marijuana trade shows, concerts and festivals under new rules expected to be approved on Wednesday.
The move comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration faces withering criticism for the slow rollout of the legal cannabis program, with just 20 licensed dispensaries and delivery outlets open throughout New York.
“It’s a great opportunity. It’s going to allow more people to be exposed to the legal cannabis market,” said Osbert Orduna, CEO of Queens-based The Cannabis Place.
If the plan gets a thumbs-up, retail cannabis dealers must partner with at least three marijuana farmers to sell flowered weed.
If approved, customers could buy flowered products, gummy bears and other edibles — but would not be allowed to smoke weed at the events.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/07/18/ny-tries-again-to-allow-retail-marijuana-sales-at-concerts-and-festivals/
