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Track and trace now coming to New York’s $1.5 billion cannabis market in December

Mid-December is when New York cannabis operators must comply with new track-and-trace requirements, regulators said.

News September 24
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U.S. cannabis business licensing slows in second quarter

Cannabis consumption lounges are growing across the country, offering a rare example of license expansion as other business…

News September 23
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New York cannabis shops strike deal with state over buffer zone dispute

New York cannabis shops too close to schools have reached an agreement with regulators allowing them to continue…

News September 12
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New York cannabis regulators move to punish testing lab as sales continue to grow

Lexachrom Labs shut down on June 1 amid a state investigation that led to one of the largest…

News September 10
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Following surprise deal, New York delays cannabis track and trace until 2026

New York marijuana regulators delayed the launch of a long-awaited track-and-trace system until 2026.

News September 8
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New York marijuana stores sue state regulator after school snafu

Twelve cannabis retailers in New York State, including the first store to open in Dec. 2022, sued state…

News August 18
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New York and California square off in MJBowl cannabis competition

MJBowl, a bi-coastal cannabis competition, is uniting California and New York to spotlight the Most Valuable Products (MVPs)…

News August 14
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Another blow for New York, marijuana social equity in federal court

New York’s beleaguered marijuana program suffered another blow when a federal appellate court on Tuesday found the state…

News August 13
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New York cannabis dispensaries too close to schools can stay open

New York’s licensed cannabis dispensaries found to be operating too close to schools won’t be forced to close,…

News August 8
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Consolidation or ‘partnership’? Cannabis software deal leaves industry guessing

The last major cannabis tracking software consolidation may be underway via a "partnership" between Metrc and BioTrack.

News August 7
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