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Mohawk Tribe May Be First to Offer Legal Cannabis to Adults in New York

Life is shaping up for one Native American tribe in New York State. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe became the first to legalize recreational marijuana use as of June 28, 2021. The Tribe dwells on a reservation near the Canadian border in the town of Akwesasne, New York, where gaming and casinos are prom...
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$5 Million worth of Marijuana Seized at Peace Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than $5 million worth of marijuana at the Peace Bridge on Wednesday (October 20th).  The agents noticed something awry when a commercial truck carrying “bathroom vanities” didn’t pass their initial inspections. When agents...
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New York to Launch Cannabis Farmers' Markets to Unclog Supply Chain

New York is set to launch a pilot program for cannabis farmers' markets this summer, in an effort to unclog the state's legal cannabis supply chain. Many people, including members of the Cannabis Association of New York and Cannabis Farmers Association showed support for these “Grower Showcas...
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NY Releases Proposed CAURD Regulations and Medical Home-Grow Rules

After months of silence, there is finally some momentum in New York towards the retail sale of adult-use cannabis. The Cannabis Control Board (the “Board”) released proposed regulations pertaining to conditional adult-use retail dispensary licenses. The proposed regulations, which are su...
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American Medical Association OKs CPT Code for Psychedelic Therapies

Although none are yet approved by the FDA, the American Medical Association has approved a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for psychedelic treatments. CPT codes provide healthcare professionals a means to seek reimbursement for the delivery of FDA-approved medicines. The new code is t...
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From Shakedown Street to Main Street

Dave was raised on Grateful Dead’s music. His parents were die-hard Dead fans, and he grew up frequently attending festivals and concerts with them. When Dave was old enough, he began following the Dead and bands like Phish around the United States in his van with his girlfriend and dog. He st...
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New York Bites Back: First Cannabis Recall Targets Untested Gummies

New York's recreational marijuana program just took a quality control bite out of a bad batch. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) issued the state's first cannabis product recall, targeting a single lot of "Jenny's Zee Zee gummies" for skipping mandatory safety testing. The recall covers gummi...
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Elevate your Brand with CannaZip Bags

Professional Cannabis Packaging Deciding what packaging will represent your brand can be a daunting task. What type of container, material, design, and presentation to go with are all tough decisions to make. Luckily, CannaZip is here to take the headache off your hands. CannaZip offers stylish, pr...
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Cannabis Community: An Interview with Jack Porcari

About the Interview:Jack Porcari is the Executive Director of WNY NORML, he is also a medical cannabis patient. I first met Jack after attending the Western New York NORML meeting in January. NORML stands for National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. This was my first time in attendanc...
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