The first licensed marijuana store in New York opened on Thursday, more than a year after the state legalised the drug. The dispensary was opened in New York City's East Village by Housing Works, a non-profit organisation that fights homelessness and AIDS. The first licensed marijuana store in New York opened on Thursday, more than a year after the state legalised the drug and during delays in setting up the legal market to benefit people previously arrested for marijuana crimes. The dispensary was opened in New York City's East Village by Housing Works, a non-profit organisation that fights homelessness and AIDS. Alexander, the state marijuana director, said local and state law enforcement have been educating gray-market vendors on the licensing rules, following up with cease-and-desist letters and, more recently, seizing merchandise.

Source: News 24 December 30, 2022 23:38 UTC