Bill > S00818

This bill sets forth detailed provisions for cannabis showcase events, which are temporary sales and display events for adult-use cannabis products. The bill requires retail cannabis licensees to obtain a specific showcase event permit and mandates that they partner with at least one licensed New York state cannabis cultivator and one processor during these events. The key provisions include: limiting showcase events to 14 days, requiring a separate permit for each event and each participating retailer, specifying that all cannabis sales must be executed by the permit holder, and restricting each permittee to partnering with only one processor per cultivator. The bill defines a "cannabis showcase event" as a pop-up style sale at locations like farmers' markets where licensed retailers can sell and display cannabis products away from their primary premises. The permit application must identify the specific cultivators and processors involved, and the board is authorized to set reasonable fees for these permits based on factors like event size and duration. Additionally, the bill mandates that all participants comply with reporting requirements and are subject to potential fines for non-compliance. The legislation will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with provisions allowing regulatory groundwork to be laid immediately.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S818