New York legislators approved a bill that would allow marijuana farmers markets to become a regular part of the state’s legal cannabis landscape. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Assemblymember Donna Lupardo, both Democrats, now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk for consideration, Marijuana Moment reported. Under the …
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New York governor names interim leadership for cannabis regulatory agency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced a trio of new appointments to lead the state Office of Cannabis Management following the resignation of former Executive Director Chris Alexander, whose last day on the job was Friday. Taking over for Alexander will be Felicia Reid, whom Hochul named as …
FDA issues warning for mushroom chocolate bars linked to illnesses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned consumers that certain mushroom-containing chocolate bars have been linked to illnesses in eight people across four states. In an alert issued Friday, the FDA said it received reports of adverse reactions, including seizures, loss of consciousness, and vomiting, in individuals who consumed Diamond …
MedMen might lose West Hollywood cannabis permit
California-based MedMen Enterprises Inc. (CSE: MMEN) (OTCQX: MMNFF) could be stripped of one of its key retail permits, for a dispensary in West Hollywood, when the city’s business licensing commission meets on Tuesday for a public hearing. According to WEHO Online, West Hollywood city officials are seeking to revoke the …