The first licenses to sell cannabis will go to those who were convicted of minor marijuana charges in a bid for social equity. For more information on this recent news, from the Associated Press on syracuse.com.
First NY state pot sales permits will go to people with previous marijuana convictions
It’s unclear how many retail licenses will be issued in New York.


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