Local law · Int 0649-2024
The establishment of an office of cannabis business services
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of an office of cannabis business services
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would establish an Office of Cannabis Business Services. The office would be responsible for, among other things, monitoring the implementation of regulations pursuant to the state’s cannabis law; establishing citywide cannabis equity goals; assisting social and economic equity applicants in applying for licenses to operate cannabis businesses; and developing a framework for incentives for social and economic equity applicants. The office would also be responsible for a bi-annual report on the status of commercial cannabis activity within the city.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Economic Development
Cosponsors
Nantasha M. Williams, Althea V. Stevens and 16 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Nantasha M. Williams
- Althea V. Stevens
- Amanda C. Farías
- Sandy Nurse
- Christopher Marte
- Julie Won
- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Gale A. Brewer
- Carmen N. De La Rosa
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Economic Development
NYC Council