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Veteran Fears Dispensary Closure Amid License Issues

2/7/2026

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Osbert Orduna, a disabled Marine Corps veteran, faces dispensary closure after New York regulators did not renew his license, expiring February 12.
He ties the delay to his new union contract, alleging systemic failures by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).
The OCM says the review may continue under an expired license, but Orduna fears asset freezes and disruptions.

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Story summary

Osbert Orduna, a disabled Marine Corps veteran, faces dispensary closure after New York regulators did not renew his license, expiring February 12.
He ties the delay to his new union contract, alleging systemic failures by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM).
The OCM says the review may continue under an expired license, but Orduna fears asset freezes and disruptions.