Bill > S01765

This bill requires the New York Cannabis Control Board to notify state assembly and senate members within 30 days of receiving a completed application for an adult-use cannabis retail dispensary or on-site consumption license in their legislative district. The notification is meant to inform elected representatives about potential new cannabis businesses in their area. Adult-use cannabis refers to marijuana products legally sold for recreational consumption by adults, as opposed to medical cannabis. The bill applies to both new applications and any completed applications pending at the time the law takes effect. By mandating this notification, the bill aims to increase transparency and keep local legislators informed about cannabis business developments in their specific districts. The notification requirement is being added as a new subdivision to section 61 of the existing cannabis law, and the bill specifies that it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1765