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Governor Hochul Aims to Fix Cannabis Distance Rule Error

7/29/2025

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New York's cannabis management miscalculated the 500-foot distance rule, impacting 152 businesses.
Governor Hochul aims to amend the law, allowing affected dispensaries to stay open.
Critics highlight this error as a setback for the state's cannabis regulation.
A $15 million fund will support impacted licensees with relocation expenses.

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Story summary

New York's cannabis management miscalculated the 500-foot distance rule, impacting 152 businesses.
Governor Hochul aims to amend the law, allowing affected dispensaries to stay open.
Critics highlight this error as a setback for the state's cannabis regulation.
A $15 million fund will support impacted licensees with relocation expenses.