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US (NY): Governor Hochul signs bill that would allow Growers' Showcase program to return

Heading into 2025 New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two new cannabis related bills, one of which would bring back the previously discontinued Cannabis Growers' Showcase program, effectively allowing adult-use cannabis farmers' markets across New York State.

The first bill (A10398/S9679), allows for the establishment of a cannabis showcase event permit. This showcase event permit would act similarly to the prior authorizations for cannabis farmers' markets and would require application by a licensed retailer (with corresponding proof of partnership with a licensed cultivator and/or processor). Many were disappointed by the discontinuance of the cannabis growers' showcases at the start of 2024, as they were a welcome addition for many licensees, particularly suppliers struggling to gain shelf-space and early traction as they began their operations.

The permitted adult-use retail licensee would then be authorized to conduct retail sales of certain adult-use cannabis products and merchandise to consumers at an event, similar to a farmers' market or pop-up. A permit is generally limited to 14 days, with a permit being limited to one cannabis showcase event. Permittees must still comply with all relevant requirements, including sales reporting.

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