New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has scheduled an event at the State Capitol Building to celebrate the state passing $1 billion in licensed marijuana sales.
“New York State has officially surpassed $1 billion in retail cannabis sales, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to building an equitable and sustainable cannabis industry”, states a press release sent today by the OCM. “Join us as we celebrate this groundbreaking achievement, honoring equity licensees, entrepreneurs, and businesses that have shaped the future of New York’s cannabis market.”
The event will take place at Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 9:00am, at the Million (Billion) Dollar Stairs, 3rd Floor, State Capitol Building, State St. and Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12224.
Acting Executive Director Felicia A.B. Reid, lawmakers, and cannabis stakeholders “will speak about this historic milestone and the impact of equitable cannabis policies”, says the OCM. That evening, the Empire State Plaza and the Alfred E. Smith Building will be illuminated in green, “symbolizing the growth and success of New York’s cannabis industry.”
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