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Open Letter: CANY’s Recommendations to the OCM for METRC Optimization

Re: Concerns Related to METRC Implementation Dear Acting Executive Director Filburn, On behalf of the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY), I would like to welcome you to your leadership role within the Office of Cannabis Management. As you work ...
Tax Alert: Schedule 3 and 280E Important Guidance on Protective Refund Claims

Preparing for Schedule III: Why You Should Consider Protective Refund Claims Now

A Note to CANY Members: As the administration prepares to potentially reclassify cannabis to Schedule III, the implications for our industry—specifically regarding Internal Revenue Code §280E—are profound. However, relief may not be automatic for past years. Our partners at Bowers ...
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A Fight against Monopoly: The Truth About the Latest Metrc Update

It has been another tumultuous week in New York cannabis, but our collective voice is making an impact. Following urgent advocacy from CANY leadership—including a letter to the OCM and subsequent coverage by Spectrum News regarding the untenable timeline of ...

Read Damien Cornwell’s new op-ed on City Limits

Opinion: Ensuring New York’s Cannabis Industry Lives Up to its Promises New York’s cannabis market has topped $2 billion in sales, but many small businesses are being left behind. In his latest piece, CANY President Damien Cornwell calls on state ...
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CANY & BioTrack Webinar: Rollout & Implementation for NY Cannabis Operators

The Cannabis Association of New York (CANY) teamed up with BioTrack to deliver a free, in-depth webinar on rolling out seed-to-sale compliance in New York State. Whether you’re a cultivator, processor, or retailer, this session unpacks the step-by-step implementation, from ...