CannaBuff Issue 19

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Publisher’s Letter

Dear Readers,

As we embrace the spring of 2024, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in New York’s history—the continued rollout of legalized cannabis. This April, as we celebrate 4/20, we not only commemorate a counterculture holiday but also mark a new chapter for New Yorkers, one of progress and promise.

This 4/20, let us celebrate the strides we have made while acknowledging the work that lies ahead. Let’s engage with the vibrant events across the city, from educational forums to festive gatherings, and let’s continue to support the businesses that are shaping a responsible and inclusive cannabis culture. As we turn the pages of this issue, let us reflect on the impact of cannabis on our health, businesses, and economy. Let’s educate ourselves on the regulations and opportunities that come with this new era. And above all, let’s remain committed to the vision of a cannabis industry that uplifts and heals, just as the plant itself does. Here’s to a 4/20 filled with enlightenment, enjoyment, and the highest hopes for the future of cannabis in New York.

Sincerely,

Empire State Cannabis Update: Takeaways from the First Round of Open Adult-Use Applications

IN LATE 2023 cannabis entrepreneurs looking to enter the New York market were given the first opportunity to apply for a slate of adult-use licenses without having to prove they met any eligibility criteria. For many, this first open application window was the culmination of nearly three years of waiting, planning, and recalibrating to the ever-changing industry landscape since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”) was passed in March of 2021. This application round was categorized by two phases: (1) adult-use retail dispensary and microbusiness applicants

who could prove immediate site control over real estate, who were asked to apply in a condensed 30-day window; and (2) cultivation (indoor only), processing, distribution, and provisional dispensary and microbusiness applicants, who had a longer, 60-day window to submit materials. Below we highlight a few lessons learned from this first nonconditional application window that we hope will guide future applicants.

QUEUED UP: YOU’RE IN LINE

Arguably the biggest surprise of this application window was the Office of Cannabis Management’s (“OCM”) introduction of

a randomized selection process by which it would review and award licenses. While many expected this first window to be a merit-based review system (i.e. the stronger the application, the more likely the applicant is to get licensed), instead, OCM created a lottery system. Specifically, after the application window closed and all applications were received, OCM worked with the NYS Gaming Commission to create a randomized process by which applicants were assigned a queue number, which number would dictate the order in which applications would be reviewed and licenses awarded. The higher the number, the greater chance an applicant would have at being licensed, so long as the applicant met all application criteria (e.g., actually proving site control via a lease or deed) or corrected application deficiencies within the window provided by OCM. Great – but how do I get a high queue number?

As required by New York’s Cannabis Law, OCM must attempt to issue at least half of available adult-use cannabis licenses to social and economic equity (“SEE”) applicants –those applicants whose ownership is comprised of at least 51% of any of the following: individual(s) from a community disproportionately impacted by prior cannabis enforcement, minorityowned or women ownedbusiness (“MWBE”),

distressed farmers, or service-disabled veterans. If an applicant could demonstrate SEE status, it received certain additional points awarded to its application that could help, but did not guarantee a higher queue number.

Okay – so what’s the takeaway from the queuing process?

Put simply – accessibility and equity. Instead of requiring hundreds of pages of application submissions detailing, among other things, security and employee training plans, OCM released a relatively straightforward application that required cannabis entrepreneurs to provide general personal and business information, certify they met basic compliance requirements and did not violate true party of interest (“TPI”) restrictions, and had control over the site they wished to operate at. Moreover, application fees were relatively low ($1,000) and cut in half for SEE applicants ($500).

As told by the sheer number of SEE applicants in the non-provisional dispensary (77%) and microbusiness (70%) round, OCM achieved, at least initially, its equity goals and has made the industry accessible to all demographics of cannabis entrepreneurs.

DEFICIENCY NOTICE AND THE 30-DAY GRACE PERIOD

The next big takeaway for applicants is that the application process does not end once you hit “submit” and pay your application

fee. On the contrary, it has only just begun. Pursuant to Section 120.20 of the Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations, OCM may issue a deficiency notice (“Notice”) which requests applicants to submit additional documentation or information, answer certain questions raised by OCM, or cure certain deficiencies in the documents previously provided by the applicant (e.g., lease agreements, labor peace agreements, vendor contracts, or corporate documents). These deficiency notices were quite common, especially for applicants in the non-provisional microbusiness and dispensary window, as OCM showed it was going over submissions, both application and the associated TPI disclosures, with a fine-toothed comb.

It has proved to be imperative that applicants who received a Notice take immediate action to prepare curatives (i.e., requested documentation, answers to questions or requests for information) because applicants have only 30 days to submit those required documents or information to OCM. If you miss the window, the email gets caught in your spam folder, or you simply thought your application process was over, you will risk giving up your coveted queue spot, and, accordingly, the chance at receiving a license.

That said, for those applicants who saw the deficiency emails, it provided both the applicant and OCM the opportunity to get to know one another and demonstrated that OCM has been more than willing to work with applicants on curing defects so long as applicants comply with the applicable

30-day grace period.

It wouldn’t be an Empire Cannabis Update if we didn’t touch on the notorious true party of interest (“TPI”) disclosures. In fact, even with the application period closing at the end of 2023, applicants may still find themselves working through the nuances of TPI disclosures. What are our biggest takeaways from the TPI disclosure process?

Clean corporate documents are non-negotiable. If and when your application gets selected from the queue, the clearer your TPI disclosure is (e.g., Operating Agreement, By-Laws, Organizational Chart), the better OCM can understand your entity’s structure, and the happier your OCM reviewer will be. The more digestible your entity’s structure is to your assigned OCM reviewer, the less room for questions there is (e.g., who the owners are, who is entitled to profits, etc.), the smoother the application process will be and the less back and forth you are likely to have.

As always, remember that OCM is vigilant in weeding out those entity structures that seek to circumvent the Cannabis Law’s prohibition on vertical integration. Applicants should tread lightly when setting up their ownership structures, and keep in mind that OCM has zero tolerance for attempts by applicants to receive profits from both supply and retail side operations (with the exception of microbusiness applicants).

CONCLUSION

In a nutshell, OCM’s first round of open-adult use applications was promising for SEE applicants, especially those who received a high queue number. On the other

hand, those with a lower queue number may feel less than optimistic that they will receive a license this round. However, these applicants should not throw in the towel just yet. Rather, they should remain vigilant in checking for communications from OCM and be prepared to move quickly upon receiving a Notice from OCM. Moreover, they should ensure that their TPI disclosure(s), and more specifically, their entity’s structuring, is easily understood. Finally, this is the first of many licensing rounds the OCM will roll out and

just because the queue dominated the dialogue this time, it is not necessarily indicative of what is to come in subsequent application windows.

The Lippes Mathias Cannabis Practice Team will continue to monitor developments in New York’s cannabis industry, including any developments in the adult-use cannabis application process and the opening of future application windows. If you have any questions or would like assistance with an application, please contact one of our attorneys.

By John D’Angelo

cannabis companies. They face complex packaging and labeling requirements and strict marketing and advertising limitations, which don’t fully consider the realities of operating a small enterprise in this competitive sector.

I went to the greenhouses, dispensaries and offices to learn what these challenges and opportunities feel like, as experienced by industry insiders. I spoke with 3 Stakeholders for the article; Canna Bookkeeper™️, Mike Casacci (CEO House of Sacci), and John Averill (CEO of The Roaring 420’s Lounge)

THE LEGISLATIVE LABYRINTH

Rosanna St. John of Canna Bookkeeper™️ paints a vivid picture of the legislative intricacies in New York.

“Our services are closely tied to compliance requirements and state/federal deadlines. As licenses are announced, applicants rush to secure professional teams. We’ve evolved

to anticipate and accommodate these changes, adapting to the rhythm set by New York’s OCM/CCB,” she explains. This adaptation is crucial in a state where the issuance of licenses in batches significantly impacts the business flow. St. John’s journey from traditional accountancy to a dynamic role attuned to the cannabis industry’s compliance and regulatory requirements exemplifies the flexibility needed to thrive.

MARKET DYNAMICS: EVOLVE OR PERISH

The market dynamics are equally challenging and exciting. St. John, who started her business pre-MRTA in 2021, observed a gap in professional services for the cannabis industry.

“The cannabis industry is far from the conservative, historical-data-drivenworldoftraditionalaccountancy.”

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Rosanna St. John

Her observation of a gap in professional services for the cannabis industry pre-MRTA is telling. The market demands a departure from traditional business practices, requiring a more dynamic and innovative approach. This is a market driven not by evolving consumer trends and regulatory changes. There is no historical data to draw on.

VOICES FROM THE FIELD

Mike, CEO House of Sacci, a family owned AUCC, shares his insights on the changing market;

“TheearlyentryofRegisteredOrganizations(ROs) from the medical sector and the varied product preferences across different locations add layers of complexity. Businesses like ours have to constantly adaptourstrategiesandproductofferingtostayahead. This includes competitors who may not always play bythesamerules,furthercomplicatingthings.”

Mike Casacci

John, CEO of The Roaring 420’s lounge, envisions a dual-role future for his business, focusing on a for-profit cannabis lifestyle brand and a not-for-profit club for consumer education and safe cannabis use. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to the laws and market changes, citing their role as pioneers in product safety testing.

“Ourjourneybeganasacrewatpopupevents,evolving into The Roaring 420s Lounge, a private club for safe cannabisconsumption.We’vegrownintoamarket research entity, using our software and data to support bothanon-profitclubandafor-profitresearchfirm.”

John Averill

With the industry still in its infancy, those who can adapt and innovate will not only survive but thrive in the ever changing state of the stoned.

What the Hemp? NY’s Confusing Hemp Regulations

DUE TO FEDERAL inaction on regulating cannabinoid hemp products like CBD, New York developed their own laws to govern the manufacturing, processing, and sale of hemp-based products.

Remember that hemp is cannabis with less than 0.3% THC content by weight. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) oversees these regulations, requiring businesses to obtain licenses for processing and selling hemp products and the regulations set standards for manufacturing, laboratory testing, packaging, and labeling. The goal of these regulations being to help improve consumer safety and set industry standards.

One key aspect of these regulations is what products do and do not qualify as “cannabinoid hemp.” Hemp beverage companies, other product manufacturers, processors, and retailers have benefited from a

HEMPFEST

somewhat loose interpretation of what is hemp. For instance, a THC-infused beverage with 5mg THC per serving in an 8 oz can fulfills the weight based criteria to qualify as hemp. But the OCM believes this should not be the case and wants to limit hemp products to 1 mg per serving. The OCM issued emergency regulations to try and reign in the sale of these types of products.

The proliferation of supposedly hempderived THC isomers like Delta-8 and

A significant legal development in this space was the Cycling Frog lawsuit. The company, along with other plaintiffs, challenged the emergency regulations adopted by the New York State Cannabis Control Board and the OCM, which limited the amount of THC in hemp-based beverages. A New York state judge granted a preliminary injunction in favor of Cycling Frog, halting any enforcement. The court recognized the potential economic harm to businesses and the need for a balance between regulation and the industry’s viability.

Overall, New York’s cannabinoid hemp regulations aim to create a safe and regulated market for hemp products, balancing consumer protection with industry growth. But the Cycling Frog lawsuit and subsequent injunction highlight the ongoing challenges and debates surrounding the implementation and impact of these regulations on businesses.

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Buffalo Native Unlocking the Psychedelic Therapy Market Through Real Estate Investment

With a background in targeting out-of-the-box, cuttingedge ideas, Cody recognized real estate as the key to unlocking the industry’s growth. As the President of Healing Realty Trust, he focuses on the ownership of income-generating properties in the sector, amassing a strong pipeline of real estate acquisitions across the US.

POP-VAC: The New Gold Standard in Cannabis Packaging is Both Fun and Effective!

ENSURING CANNABIS PRODUCTS

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SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE SUNY CANNABIS CONFERENCE: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CANNABIS EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY

THE STATE UNIVERSITY of New York (SUNY) Niagara concluded its highly anticipated two-day SUNY Cannabis Conference on January 10th, 2024, marking a significant milestone in advancing cannabis education and industry collaboration. Hosted by SUNY Niagara in partnership with SUNY Erie, Jamestown Community College, and Genesee Community College, the conference brought together diverse stakeholders to explore the latest trends, research, and opportunities in the rapidly evolving cannabis landscape. History was made on the first day of the conference with the first-ever National Cannabis Culinary Competition occurring, sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This took place at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI), located within walking distance of the Niagara Falls State Park in New York. SUNY Niagara and NFCI have dedicated the past few years to pioneering cannabis education. In 2021, NFCI became the first college to offer students the ability to earn an ACF Specialization Certificate in Culinary Cannabis and Edibles.

Other highlights of the day included keynote presentations from Tremaine Wright, the chairperson of the NY State Cannabis Control Board, and also the James Beard nominated Chef, bestselling author, cannabis culinary pioneer, and podcast host– Jordan Wagman.

The second day of the SUNY Cannabis Conference took place on the main campus of SUNY Niagara. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from internationally renowned medical cannabis doctors, and experts in cannabis genetics, and processing technology. Guests were also treated to a once-in-a-lifetime panel of 7 legacy pioneers from the cannabis industry, including Dan Herer from Jack Herer Brands, Tim Blake from the Emerald Cup, and Andrew DeAngelo co-founder of Harborside.

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of the SUNY Cannabis Conference and the vibrant exchange of ideas and networking that took place,” said Melissa Moore, organizer of the event and Assistant Professor of Cannabis and Co-coordinator of the Horticulture department atSUNY Niagara. “As interest in the cannabis industry continues to grow, it is essential to provide a platform for education, innovation, and collaboration.”

In addition to providing valuable educational content, the conference also served as a platform for networking and partnership-building, facilitating connections between entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and policymakers with a shared interest in the cannabis industry.

The success of the SUNY Cannabis Conference underscores the growing importance of cannabis education and collaboration in shaping the future of the industry.

As attitudes and regulations surrounding cannabis continue to evolve, events like this play a crucial role in driving progress and ensuring the responsible and sustainable development of the cannabis market.

For more information about the SUNY Cannabis Conference and future events, please visit www. niagaracc.suny.edu/cannabisconference.

About SUNY: The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, serving more than 1.3 million students across 64 campuses. SUNY Niagara is a community college within the SUNY system. It offers a certificate, micro-credentials, Workforce Development, and an A.A.S. degree in Horticulture with a specialization in Cannabis, along with a certificate in Culinary Cannabis.

Cannabis Business Directory

The Botanist

192 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 322-4411

Columbia Care

200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615 (585) 678-8390

Říše

1150 University Ave B5-S7, Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 242-0203

MedMen

6850 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 954-8276

Verilife

25 N Pointe Pkwy #30, Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 210-9496

NYS CAURD DISPENSARIES

Dazed

33 Union Sq. W New York, NY 10003

https://dazed.fun/

Flynnstoned Corporation

219 Walton St Syracuse, NY 13202

https://flynnstoned.com/

Good Grades, LLC

162-03 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica, NY 11432

https://www.goodgradesnyc.com

Gotham CAURD LLC

3 E 3rd Street New York,NY 10003

https://gotham.nyc

Housing Works Cannabis, LLC

750 Broadway New York, NY 10003

https://hwcannabis.co/

Just Breathe

75 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901

https://justbreathelife.org/

Smacked Village

144 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10012 https://getsmacked.online/ Union Square Travel Agency

62 E 13th Street New York, NY 10003 https://www.unionsquaretravelagency.com/

Upstate Canna Co

1613 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12309 https://upstate-canna.co/

William Jane Corporation

119-121 E State Street Ithaca, NY 14850 https://williamjane420.com/

**DELIVERY ONLY**

**Elevate ADK** Plattsburgh, NY https://elevateadk.com/ **Essential Flowers** Albany, NY https://legacydispensers.com

**Stage One Cannabis LLC** Rensselaer, NY https://stageonedispensary.com/

**Half Island Flavors LLC** Bronx, NY

https://myseshnyc.com/

**Social Equity CAURD JV LLC**

Richmond Hill

https://thecannabisplace.org

NYS CAURD DISPENSARIES: WNY REGI ON

Dank716

501 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 277-8493

Herbal IQ

6061 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 602-2557

Premiere Earth

1297 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216

Public Flower

Coming soon to Allen St.!

Puffalo dreams

900 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223

Tree Head Culture

65 N French Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228

**DELIVERY ONLY**

**Canterra.co**

Offering delivery throughout WNY Located near Tonawanda, NY

RECREATIONAL DISPENSARIES ON NATIVE LAND

Adlai’s Smoke Dispensery

12689 Route 438, Irving, NY (716) 698-4671

Alien Greenz on I-Hill Dispensary

11035 Redeye Dr, Perrysburg, NY 14129 (716)-239-1752

CannaRawgus Dispensary

12789 NY-438, Irving, NY 14081 (716) 202-9961

Gifted Canna Co. 11278 Route 20, Irving, NY 14081 gifted716.com • 716-934-5502

GoodLeaf 716 14411 NY-438, Gowanda, NY 14070 (716) 532-HIGH (4444)

GoodLeaf Salamanca 730 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779 (716) 945-HIGH (4444)

Green Arrow (inside Hank’s Smoke Shop) 5861 Garlow Rd. Lewiston NY greenarrowbuds.com

Green Wolf Dispensary 12156 Brant Reservation Rd, Irving, NY 14081

HollyWeed 10951 Lakeshore Rd, Irving, NY 14081

Sovereign Retail 11285 Southwestern Blvd Irving, NY 14081

The Lab Dispensary

10924 Old Lake Shore Rd, Irving, NY 14081 (716) 868-8694 • (716) 799-5446

The Lab 2 11404 Erie Rd. Irving, NY 14081 (716) 934-5007

T.H.Chiefs 12134 Rt. 438 Irving, NY 14081 (716) 934-5130

Top Shelf Dispensary 5062 Green Rd, Lewiston, NY 14092

TESTING LABORATORIES & SAMPLING FIRMS

Biotrax Testing Laboratories 3580 Harlem Rd #2, Buffalo, NY 14215 (716) 651-0146

CTND certifiedtnd.com

DRS

drstesting.com

DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS OR SERVICE YOU WOULD LIKE LISTED HERE? CONTACT US TODAY!

ERIE COUNTY

Donald Spoth Farm dspoth@verizon.net

Hop n Hemp Tea DBA Buffalo Kind andrewtkrouse@gmail.com

Morris Hemp LLC Jeff.morris747@gmail.com

New York Seed Laboratory LLC MichaelCasacci@gmail.com

Paul’s Pottery, LLC paulmcohn@gmail.com

Three Cord Ranch LLC tdgiolando@gmail.com

Waterman’s Greenhouse LLC watermansflowers@gmail.com

Weiss Farms, LLC weissfarmseden@gmail.com

Yager Farms Inc mtyager@hotmail.com

NIAGARA COUNTY

Akron Bloom LLC akronbloom@gmail.com

Jeanette M Miller jeanettemiller024@gmail.com

N&M Farms, LLC BOBQBI@aol.com

Niagara Hemp Supply, LLC jim@onehempholistics.com; Kari@onehempholistics.com; Miranda@onehempholistics.com

LICENSED CANNABIS CULTIVATORS

Singer Farm Naturals LLC tom@singerfarmnaturals.com

Trucann LLC / Trucann paalelfstrum@.com

ALLEGANY COUNTY

Green Wells Venture LLC kanapecollective@gmail.com

MONROE COUNTY

Empire Agricultural Services,LLC frankmahns1212@gmail.com ROC Dispensary and Hydroponics LLC info@rochester420.com; Patriot Farms patriotfarms1954@gmail.com; Glenna & Co. LLC glenna.colaprete@gmail.com; POWER LINE THC preitschky@marnscda.com Gflower LLC chriscflagg@msn.com; gflowerfloraculture@ gmail.com; seek4earth@gmail.com

Sparkle Holdings, LLC mick@sparkleholdings.com Agricultural Development Services LLC cwildman@agtogo.com

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

Weaver Road Farms LLC WRFLLC@hotmail.com

The Releaf Market LLC / DBA Releaf Market info@thereleafmarket.com

Fare Thee Well Farm, Inc. craigsteven.cr@gmail.com

Tadt Services LLC terpenealchemygrow@gmail.com

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY

Rural Resurgence LLC farmerstew@gmail.com

LICENSED CANNABIS PROCESSORS

ERIE COUNTY

Chocolate Delivery Systems, Inc tthill@chocolatedeliverysystems.com

Northeast Botanicals Distribution LLC 716-259-9001 • info@bisonbotanics.com

NIAGARA COUNTY

One Hemp, LLC/dba One Hemp Holistics Niagara Kari@onehempholistics.com • 716-465-8787

Trucann LLC paalelfstrum@me.com• 917-502-1863 ICH Industries LLC buster.isennock@gmail.com • 402-983-7726

MONROE COUNTY

Glenna & Co. LLC glenna.colaprete@gmail.com• 585-435-9283

NOWAVE LLC sales@nowave.com • 585-201-8994

For a complete state-wide list of licensed cultivators and processors, contact the Office of Cannabis Management. Website: cannabis.ny.gov/adult-use • Phone: 1-888-OCM-5151 (1-888• 626-5151)

ANCILLARY BUSINESSES

ADVOCACY & EDUCATION

Colleges

Cornell

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Hemp.cals.cornell.edu

Erie County Community College (716) 851-1322

Finger Lakes Community College flcc.edu

Niagara County Community College 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 614-6222

SUNY Cobleskill

Cannabis Science MinorCobleskill.edu

Syracuse University cannabisprograms@syr.edu

Non-profits

Mission [Green]

TheWeldonProject.org/MissionGreen

Last Prisoner Project

LastPrisonerProject.org

Hemp Lab NY

facebook.com/NYHempLab

Public Officials

Jeremey Cooney

280 E.Broad St. Ste 110 Roch.NY 14604 (585) 225-3650

Office of Assembly Majority Leader

Crystal Peoples-Stokes 425 Michigan Ave. Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 897-9714

Chuck Schumer

Leo O’Brien Building, Room 827 Albany, NY 12207 (518) 431-4070

WNY NORML (716) 440-1560 wnynorml@gmail.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

Banking & Payment Processing

EMS NY 866-367-1818

420MerchantServices.com

New Line Processing

7954 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 (800) 865-6792

Bookkeeping

Canna Bookkeeper LLC @cannabookkeeper CannaBookkeeper@gmail.com

Capital & Lending Companies

Bengal Capital

BengalCap.com

La Hoja Capital Management LaHoja.cc

Panther Group ThePantherGroup.com

Poseidon Asset Management PoseidonAssetManagement.com

Home Grow Consultants

Plant It Express PlantItExpressNY.com rbell@plantitexpressny.com

Insurance

JD Chapman Insurance Agency (585)-394-5482 jdchapmaninc.com

Legal Representation

Patrick J. Hines Hodgson & Russ, LLP (716) 848-1679 phines@hodgsonruss.com

Joseph W. Schafer Lippes Mathias, LLP (716) 853-5100 x1394 jschafer@lippes.com

Licensing Consultants/ Advisors/Lobbyists

Castetter Cannabis Group info@csghemp.com CastetterCannabis.com

SLA Solutions SLASolutions.com info@slasolutions.com

Upstate Strategic Advisors, LLC Sam.Hoyt@UpstateStrategicAdvisors.com PO Box 61, Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 830-1958

Marketing & Advertising

BFS Brand Influencer marketing @bfsbrand on IG

CannaBuff

Print and Digital Advertising Advertising@cannabuff.com

FLX420

Print advertising Flx420.com

Range Marketing Custom Websites and SEO Rangemarketing.com

Spring Big Text message marketing Springbig.com

Payroll Processing

Wurk

Cannabis friendly payroll processing Enjoywurk.com

Product Design

IV Thought ivthought.com

Product Packaging

CannaZip

958 Maple Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716-400-7005

www.cannazipbags.com Wholesalers & Distributors

Art of Glass Wholesale

50 French Rd, Cheektwga, NY 14227 FireGlassCo @fireglassco

Ground Level Distribution (716) 775-7969

MEBCO (716) 560-0908

MEDICAL CANNABIS PRACTITIONERS

For a full list of practitioners who consent to being listed publicly please visit the NYS Department of Health’s MMJ program website.

Dawn M Springer FNP-BC 716-359-7457

dawn1008@gmail.com

Gerald Frisicaro-MS/ANP DBA

3911 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 662-1795

Jarod Masci, MD of Landmark Health Systems

387 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 462-0284

Nerfis Elminowski, DNP-BC of Adult Health DNP PC

2234 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 331-3322

Sherry Verostko-Slazak, ANP-BC of Advanced Integrative Care

8207 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 (716)-277-0267

RETAIL BUSINESSES

Cannabinoid Hemp Retailers

Bison Botanics

1100 Military Rd Unit 1, Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 259-9001

Buffalo Botanicals

Derby, NY 14047 (716) 200-7459

Buffalo Sport & Spine

100 College Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 626-0093

The Kokoro Way Clarence 10255 Main St #2, Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 930-4073

One Hemp Holistics

2023 Military Rd, Niag. Falls, NY 14304 (716) 362-9499

Remedy Hemp Boutique

7224 Buffalo Ave, Niag.Falls, NY 14304 (716) 538-8001

Sativa Remedy

19 Main St, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 260-1324

Village One Stop Smoke Shop

11 Commercial St, Angola, NY 14006 (716) 549-0393

Your CBD Store Kenmore

3191 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217 (716) 768-2020

Your CBD Store Depew

5319 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 393-3400

Your CBD Store Hamburg

4154 McKinley Pkwy Suite 800 Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 649-1940

Your CBD Store Williamsville

8070 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 458-0075

Your CBD Store Irondequoit

1971 East Ridge Road, Irondequoit, NY 14622 (585) 978-7441

Your CBD Store East Rochester

129 W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445 (585) 485-0105

Head Shops & Glass Retailers

Art of Glass Smoke Shop on Delaware 3497 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 712-5347

Art of Glass Smoke Shop on the Boulevard

3154 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14228 (716) 712-5347

Buffalo Smokes

942 Maple Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 906-3112

Buffalo Smokes

394 Evans St., Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 458-0460

Buff City Smoke Shop 88 Lisbon Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 464-3851

California Dreamin’ Smoke Shop 7806 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 276-8714

Cannacopia

18 Jamestown St., Gowanda, NY 14070

Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on Elmwood 476 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-1100

Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on the Boulevard 1594 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 831-8273

Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on Hertel 1567 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 836-1111

Decades Psychedelic Daze

2895 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224 (716) 677-0311

Decades Too 6053 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 681-4420

Decades III

2855 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 322-5631

Decades Hamburg

4514 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 202-1953

Elevated Smoke Shop

7 Kelly Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 322-6499

Essential Life Plus

2451 William St. Buffalo, NY 14206 716-332-1075

Galaxy Glass

3047 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 768-3687

Golden Pipe Smoke Shop Cheektowaga

3770 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14215 (716) 833-7473

Golden Pipe Smoke Shop Lackawanna 2540 Hamburg Tpk #3 Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 824-7473

Greener Mile

174 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 541-0790

Headspace Glass & Gifts Buffalo 67 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 844-8907

Headspace Glass & Gifts Tonawanda 920 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14223 (716) 837-0201

Headspace Glass & Gifts East Amherst 5989 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051 (716) 428-5730

Headspace Glass & Gifts Orchard Park 4170 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 648-1111

Hollyweed

2293 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 716-799-5446

Local Smoke Shop

42 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 881-0537

O’s Smoke Shop Lewiston 482 Center St, Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 246-2241

O’s Smoke Shop Niagara Falls 1623 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 (716) 371-2307

O’s Smoke Shop Niagara Falls 2 2708 Niagara Falls Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

O’s Smoke Shop Town of Niagara 2027 Military Rd., Niag.Falls, NY 14304 (716) 236+7367

Oasis Smoke Shop 4212 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 428-3567

Oasis Smoke Shop

1330 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 931-9117

Oasis Smoke Shop 685 Dick Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 901-7774

Oasis Smoke Shop 2

7474 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 529-6001

Oasis Smoke Shop

1402 French Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 608-6777

Pot Patrol 3125 Walden Ave, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 800-9323

Prism Smoke Shop 1079 Union Rd, W.Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 671-8006

Shake N Daze 929 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 257-8138

Shake N Daze Depew 5150 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 257-8138

Shoot the Moon Headshop & Wholesale 2273 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 462-2605

Smoke World Smoke & Vape Shop 1050 Harlem Rd, Chktowaga, NY 14227 (716) 931-5545

The Stash Jar 10255 Main Street, Clarence 14031

Tasty Clouds Vape & Smoke Shop

3173 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 602-3387

Terrapin Station

1172 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 874-6677

Village One Stop Smoke Shop

11 Commercial St, Angola, NY 14006 (716) 549-0393

Yeti Vape

1385 Abbott Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 768-1017

Hydroponics & Garden Supply Stores

Buffalo Roots Hydroponics & Organics

3231 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 240-9075

Gramps Garden

7502 Porter Rd, Niag.Falls, NY 14304 (716) 400-8698

Green Zone Hydroponics 2928 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 677-9663

Harvest Moon Hydroponics 2789 Union Rd, Suite 300 Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 634-8290

Indoor Gardens

3385 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 844-8375

Yeti Vape

1385 Abbott Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 768-1017