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Trump Signs Farm Bill: Hemp Now Legal

President Donald J. Trump signed the Agricultural Improvement Act, commonly referred to as the “Farm Bill,” into law on Thursday. The bill removes hemp from the list of federally controlled substances. Hemp is defined as Cannabis with a THC concentration less than or equal to 0.3 percen...
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10 Great TV Shows for Cannabis Lovers

Not too many people know this, but stoners created the whole concept of “binge-watching.” It’s true! Who would sit down and watch 15 hours of television in one go? Well, when you’ve just smoked five blunts to the face, you try getting the remote and switching to something el...
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A Massive Grow Operation is Being Built on Buffalo’s Lakeside

RIV Capital, a cannabis investment and acquisition firm, has signed a lease for a 75,000-square-foot cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility in Buffalo.  The facility is being developed by California-based, Zephyr, and is expected to be completed in summer 2024. Zephyr was co-founded b...
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5 Tips Before Visiting Your First NY Medical Dispensary

If you’re wondering how you should prepare for visiting a medical dispensary for the first time, read these tips!   1. Prepare your paper recommendation. Ensure that the name of your recommending provider is on the form and that your doctor has signed and dated the form. 2. Ensure you...
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DOH Proposes Medical Marijuana Registrants purchase Hemp from Licensed Growers in the State.

A new rule proposed by the Department of Health last week aims to help the state’s medical marijuana and hemp research programs work together. Currently, medical marijuana organizations are only allowed to produce products using marijuana they’ve grown themselves, or purchase it from ot...
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Legislative Update: New York Opens its Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary

In our last article, we covered the proposed Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) regulations. During the public comment period, the Cannabis Control Board received more than 600 public comments. After addressing commenters’ concerns, the Board approved the final regul...
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Learn To Grow Like The Pros Without Breaking The Bank

Ever dreamed of growing your own high-quality cannabis at home? Robert Bergman's FREE Marijuana Grow Bible makes it easier than ever! The Grow Bible is a comprehensive guide that breaks down the entire process into clear, actionable steps that anyone can understand, regardless of experience. The be...
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Flora Buffalo

This article was first seen in print in our cannabis community column.  Flora – California Prime, a California-based company has its sights on Buffalo for the location of a 1.25 million square foot cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution facility. It will be located near Bu...
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Crystal Peoples-Stokes: Q&A About Cannabis Reform

We recently had the opportunity to discuss the future of cannabis in our region with New York State Assembly Majority Leader and Sponsor of the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act (MRTA), Crystal Peoples-Stokes. Q:  What do you see on the horizon for the cannabis industry in Western New York...
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