A trade group representing small cannabis farmers in New York are suing state regulators for establishing a commercial program and rollout they allege set them up for failure.
The complaint, filed by the Cannabis Farmers Alliance in Onondaga County Supreme Court, claims New York’s Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board created a marketplace without an adequate number of retailers to sell their products, among other shortfalls, the Albany Times Union reported.
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The lawsuit alleges regulators ignored operator concerns leading up to the December 2022 launch of adult-use sales and limited business opportunities for small farmers, many of which are now on the brink of failure.
The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction on the issuance of further licenses until regulators prioritize
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