Bill
A 790
Overview: Bill Number: A 790, Title: Establishes an illegal cannabis retailer directory, Status: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Introduced: January 08, 2025Purpose and Intent: T
Overview: Bill Number: A 790, Title: Establishes an illegal cannabis retailer directory, Status: REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Introduced: January 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to create a publicly accessible directory of illegal cannabis retailers operating in New York state. The goal is to provide consumers with information to avoid purchasing from unlicensed and unregulated sources, and to support the state's efforts to combat the illicit cannabis market.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Office of Cannabis Management to establish and maintain an online directory of known illegal cannabis retailers
- Directs the office to regularly update the directory with new information from law enforcement and regulatory agencies
- Allows consumers to search the directory by location to identify licensed versus unlicensed cannabis businesses
- Authorizes the office to take enforcement actions against businesses listed in the directory
Affected Parties and Impacts: The directory would benefit consumers by helping them avoid purchasing cannabis products from unregulated and potentially unsafe sources. It would also support the state's efforts to transition the cannabis market from the illicit to the legal, regulated system.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Economic Development. If passed, the Office of Cannabis Management would need to develop and implement the new directory system.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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