The governor of New York announced on Thursday that the state’s second adult-use marijuana retailer—which will also be the first to be owned by a person previously criminalized over cannabis—will open next week.
The new dispensary, which like the first currently operating one will also be located in Manhattan, is scheduled to open for a soft launch on Tuesday. Smacked LLC will be owned and operated by Roland Conner, who met the state’s eligibility criteria for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license as a justice-involved individual.
“This dispensary is the latest example of our efforts to build the most equitable and inclusive cannabis industry in the nation,” Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a press release. “As we continue to work toward righting wrongs of the past, I look forward to new dispensaries—owned by those most impacted by the over policing of cannabis prohibition—opening soon.”
The state’s first recreational marijuana retailer opened late last month. It’s being run by the nonprofit organization Housing Works, which focuses on addressing AIDS and homelessness issues.
Smacked, for its part, will operate on a “pop-up” basis through February 20. The intent of the soft launch is to give the business training opportunity and
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