AKWESASNE — Marijuana sales have been permitted in the northern portion of Akwesasne since Canada legalized marijuana in 2018. With the state Legislature passing New York’s cannabis measure, the southern
Malone Telegram AKWESASNE Though marijuana sales were permitted in the northern portion of Akwesasne after Canada legalized marijuana in 2018, on Wednesday, New York became the 15th U.S. state to allow recreational use of marijuana, opening the way for future sales in the rest of Akwesasne. With the State Legislature passing New York’s cannabis measure, the southern portion of Akwesasne may see revenue generated from legalized recreational marijuana in the future. However, a press release from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe indicated sales of legal marijuana will likely not take place in New York until 2022. Scott Thompson, who opened Budders Quickstop Dispensary in Akwesasne, Que., a marijuana business about four months ago, runs Crossroads Tobacco & Wellness Center in Hogansburg, a store where he sells tobacco and vape products.