CANY applauds Governor Hochul for moving quickly to fill the leadership void left by Chris Alexander leaving his role as executive director sooner than expected, and look forward to working and supporting the new team as they work to keep the agency’s, and the industry’s, momentum going while living up to our state’s goals for an equitable and inclusive cannabis industry. […]
Including cannabis in New York State’s Agriculture and Markets Law is an important step toward extending the same protections on zoning and taxes that protect all farmers to those who also cultivate cannabis, and we’re thankful to Senator Michelle Hinchey and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo for their support in getting this measure over the finish line. Governor Hochul […]
Check out Green Market Report’s feature New York OCM to start investigating cannabis company true parties of interest, for the latest updates on OCM’s Trade Practices Group. The article features Jason Klimek, Chair of CANY’s Policy Committee, a distinguished cannabis and tax attorney who has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape of cannabis in New York since founding his cannabis practice in 2018. CANY has been at the forefront, helping to guide policy and educational efforts around TPI and other compliance issues, and Jason is a huge part of these efforts! […]