The New York Senate now has a committee focused exclusively on marijuana, the office of the newly appointed chairman announced on Thursday’s 4/20 holiday.
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D) named Sen. Jeremy Cooney the chair of the Senate Cannabis Subcommittee, which will “provide an outlet for entrepreneurs, advocates, industry and citizens with an interest in the new marketplace,” according to a press release.
The standalone subcommittee will also work closely with the state Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) that is charged with overseeing the nascent adult-use marijuana industry.
“I am pleased to see the adult-use recreational cannabis market begin to come online in New York, but there is much more to be done,” Cooney said. “From the beginning, the state legislature committed to doing the hard work of building the most equitable cannabis marketplace in the nation. I fully believe we can meet that goal.”
Grateful to take on this new leadership role during a critical time for the adult-use and medical cannabis markets in New York. Thank you @AndreaSCousins for your faith in me, and our work to build an equitable, thriving cannabis marketplace for all. #cannabis pic.twitter.com/lRZ4tKlYq3
— Senator Jeremy Cooney (@SenatorCooney) April 20, 2023
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