New York State Office of Cannabis Management

#DidYouKnow: Older adults are one of the fastest growing cannabis consumer demographics. Tune in as OCM's Acting ED, Felicia A. B. Reid, discusses medical cannabis and legal dispensaries with the Office of Aging and Dr. Kenneth Weinberg.

🚨REMINDER: The deadline to share your thoughts on the proposed Public Convenience & Advantage regulations is coming up.     You have until Monday, December 23rd, to submit your comments.    The proposed changes would let the Office and the #NYCCB reconsider distance rules between dispensaries if it benefits the community. Send your comments to regulations@ocm.ny.gov. ➡️ Read the proposed regulations here: https://lnkd.in/egWuvQZz 

🚨REMINDER: Today's #NYCAB meeting begins in-person and via livestream at 11:00 AM. Video, transcripts, and minutes will be posted on our website following the meeting. To view the live meeting, visit: https://lnkd.in/emJ5NfRd 

At Tuesday’s Cannabis Control Board meeting, the Office reflected on just how far #NYcannabis has come in a year.    With hundreds of licensed retailers now operating and nearly $1 billion in sales projected for 2024, the regulated market’s growth is truly remarkable.    Stay tuned for our Annual Report, coming at the end of the month, for a deeper dive into these milestones. 

🚨REMINDER: Today's #NYCCB meeting begins in-person and via livestream at 11:00 AM. Video, transcripts, and minutes will be posted on our website following the meeting. ➡️ To view the live meeting, visit: https://lnkd.in/gFPATWkj

📢 REMINDER: Applications for the Community Reinvestment Program close on Wednesday, December 18th at 5:00 PM! Nonprofit organizations can apply for $100,000 grants to support youth in mental health, housing, or workforce development programs.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e3yK7SKb 

The #NYCAB helps shape cannabis policies and oversees community grant reinvestment efforts within #NYcannabis. Join the public meeting on Friday, December 13th at 11:00 AM in Troy, available both in-person or via livestream. ➡️ Find more details at: https://lnkd.in/e5zd7Yzw 

👀 When shopping for #NYcannabis products, always look for the Universal Symbol. This label ensures the products are safer, tested, and meet state standards.    Look for the symbol at licensed NYS dispensaries.

💼 New York State Department of Labor's Cannabis Employment & Education Development Unit (CEED) is dedicated to supporting #NYcannabis businesses and job seekers. Join their Southern Tier Region Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, December 12th from 11 AM to 2 PM to explore cannabis careers, educational programs, and no-cost DOL services. ➡️ To register: https://lnkd.in/gz9iTzP

The #NYCCB will hold the December public meeting on Tuesday, December 10th at 11:00AM in Albany.    ➡️ For more information on how to join in-person or via livestream, visit: https://lnkd.in/dvpeqpyb