New York State commemorates first legal, adult-use cannabis retail sales in state history

NEW YORK- As we eased into the New Year, New York celebrated its first legal sales of regulated, adult-use cannabis.

The first legal sales occurred at a dispensary in Manhattan, New York City. "The first legal adult-use cannabis sales mark a historic milestone in New York's cannabis industry," Governor Hochul said.

"Today is only the beginning, and I look forward to continuing our efforts to solidify New York as a national model for the safe, equitable and inclusive industry we are now building."

More dispensaries are expected to follow shortly after the Cannabis Control Board issued the first 36 adult-use retail licenses on November 21, 2022.

To date, the New York State Cannabis Control Board has approved 36 Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary Licenses, including 28 for qualifying businesses and 8 for non-profits.

Image via the office of New York’s Cannabis Management.