Bill > S05750

This bill requires the New York Cannabis Control Board to develop strategic plans for packaging and labeling cannabis and cannabis products, with a specific focus on promoting sustainable and hemp-based packaging. The bill establishes a sustainable cannabis packaging incubator program that will encourage the development of compostable and biodegradable packaging materials, with a requirement that these materials must be at least 30% hemp. Participants in the program will be required to purchase hemp products from either small New York state farms or agricultural businesses that meet specific criteria defined by the board. The program aims to support local agriculture, promote environmentally friendly packaging solutions, and create innovative packaging methods for the adult-use cannabis industry. The bill defines industrial hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of no more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. The Cannabis Control Board will be responsible for creating guidelines, rules, and regulations to implement the program and allocating funds for its administration. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5750