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New Bill Threatens NY Cannabis Industry, Sparks Black Market Fears

1/11/2025

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New York's cannabis industry is under siege as Assembly Bill A00977, introduced by lawmakers Steck and Brown, threatens to impose stringent THC limits. This move could jeopardize small businesses like Silly Nice, potentially driving consumers back to the shadows of the black market. Meanwhile, a recent study warns of a troubling connection between adolescent cannabis use and heightened psychosis risk, underscoring the urgency for more research.

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Story summary

New York's cannabis industry is under siege as Assembly Bill A00977, introduced by lawmakers Steck and Brown, threatens to impose stringent THC limits. This move could jeopardize small businesses like Silly Nice, potentially driving consumers back to the shadows of the black market. Meanwhile, a recent study warns of a troubling connection between adolescent cannabis use and heightened psychosis risk, underscoring the urgency for more research.