Authorizes funds in the New York state cannabis revenue fund to be used for reasonable costs of implementing track and tracing of product programs.
Impact
If enacted, A08820 would enable state agencies, particularly the office of cannabis management and the cannabis control board, to allocate necessary resources towards the effective operation of the cannabis program. This could enhance the state's oversight capabilities regarding cannabis distribution and sales, ensuring that products are monitored throughout the supply chain. Additionally, the bill may facilitate a more robust cannabis market by providing the necessary infrastructure for compliance and regulatory enforcement.
Summary
Bill A08820 proposes amendments to the state finance law regarding the allocation of funds within the New York state cannabis revenue fund. Specifically, the bill seeks to ensure that revenue generated from cannabis sales can be utilized for reasonable costs associated with the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the marihuana regulation and taxation act. One of the key components of this bill is the provision for funding related to the 'track and tracing' of cannabis products, which is crucial for regulatory compliance and consumer safety.
Contention
During discussions surrounding A08820, there may be differing viewpoints regarding the management of cannabis revenue and the priority of expenditures. Some stakeholders might argue that funds should also address other areas of public interest, while others may emphasize the importance of strict regulatory frameworks for new cannabis markets. Furthermore, there may be broader debates about the efficacy of government oversight in the cannabis industry and whether current regulations sufficiently protect public health and safety.
Same As
Authorizes funds in the New York state cannabis revenue fund to be used for reasonable costs of implementing track and tracing of product programs.
Authorizes the cannabis control board to issue a cannabis showcase event permit to certain licensees authorized to conduct retail sales of adult-use cannabis, cannabis products and cannabis merchandise.
Authorizes the cannabis control board to issue a cannabis showcase event permit to certain licensees authorized to conduct retail sales of adult-use cannabis, cannabis products and cannabis merchandise.
Provides that no vapor products dealer, or any agent or employee of a vapor products dealer, shall sell or offer for sale at retail, or store flavored vapor product reasonably intended for sale in the state any flavored vapor product intended or reasonably expected to be used with or for the consumption of nicotine.
Authorizes conditional adult-use cultivator licensees to sell their own cannabis products; authorizes the office of cannabis management to create a loan or grant program to help such adult-use cultivator licensees to process cannabis into distillate.
Authorizes conditional adult-use cultivator licensees to sell their own cannabis products; authorizes the office of cannabis management to create a loan or grant program to help such adult-use cultivator licensees to process cannabis into distillate.
Enacts the "New York state waste recycling and reduction act" to require each commercial building in the state to recycle paper products and single-use plastic products produced or used on site.
Relates to the packaging of cannabis and industrial hemp products; requires the cannabis control board to develop strategic plans detailing the packaging and labeling requirements to be used prior to the retail sale of any cannabis or cannabis product; establishes a sustainable cannabis packaging incubator program.
Relates to the packaging of cannabis and industrial hemp products; requires the cannabis control board to develop strategic plans detailing the packaging and labeling requirements to be used prior to the retail sale of any cannabis or cannabis product; establishes a sustainable cannabis packaging incubator program.
Prohibits the cultivation, processing, distribution and sale of edible cannabis products, flavored cannabis vape cartridges and other flavored cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the labeling or packaging of cannabis products; prohibits the use of food-related names in the advertisement of cannabis products.
Authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to revoke the certificate of registration of the sale of adult-use cannabis; increases certain penalties relating to the sale of illicit cannabis; authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance and the duly authorized representatives of the office of cannabis management to provide enforcement; makes it a class A misdemeanor for a distributor of adult-use cannabis products or a retail seller of adult-use cannabis products to sell any such products while not registered to do so.