Starting with applicants who have been “justice-involved” is called the Seeding Opportunity Initiative, with New York said to be the first state to implement the approach.
Cannabis regulators in New York State (NYS) announced last week that they would accept dispensary applications starting Aug. 25 and that these initial applications will be reserved for people and families who have been directly impacted by the War on Drugs.
The formal announcement was made through the NYS Office of Cannabis Management’s social media platforms.