NYS Lt. Gov. Talks About Equity in Cannabis Industry, COVID-19
Under the Governor's proposal, a new Office of Cannabis Management would be created to oversee the new adult-use program, as well as the State's existing medical and cannabinoid hemp programs. Additionally, an equitable structure for the adult-use market will be created by offering licensing opportunities and assistance to entrepreneurs in communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. The Lt. Governor reiterated their commitment to allowing communities of color to participate in the profit-sharing from the legalization of Cannabis in the State. The decisi...
Source: wblk.com