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Top Ten Reasons to Still Get Your Medical Card

Deedee Clohessy

Sure, recreational is legal now, but getting a New York medical card is still worthwhile.

Advisory Board Terrance Bellnier, RPh, MPA Michael Monzillo, MS Jake Schecter, RN

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Empire State Cannabis Update: Preparing License Application

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New Trial Studies CBN’s Effect on Sleep Spoiler alert: it works.

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Otsuka Pharma’s New Mindset

From psychotropics to psychedelics

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Publisher’s Letter Dear Readers, Five years ago, a seed of hope was planted in Buffalo. We, the passionate team at CannaBuff, embarked on a journey to cultivate a space for knowledge, understanding, and celebration of the cannabis plant. We dared to dream of a world where cannabis was recognized for its potential, not demonized for its past.

Today, as we celebrate our fifth anniversary, we stand tall and proud amidst a landscape transformed. The seed we planted has blossomed into a thriving community, nourished by your unwavering support and curiosity. We are humbled by the countless individuals who have embraced our magazine, sharing their stories, insights, and perspectives. Together, we have witnessed a paradigm shift, one where the stigma surrounding cannabis is slowly fading, replaced by informed discussion and acceptance.

Our journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs. We have navigated the complexities of a rapidly evolving industry, always striving to deliver accurate, unbiased information. We have showcased the diverse voices from within the cannabis community, from entrepreneurs and activists to scientists and artists. And most importantly, we have provided a platform for open dialogue, fostering a sense of connection and belonging among our readers.

As we look toward the future, we remain committed to our core values: education, inclusivity, and advocacy. We will continue to be a reliable source of information, offering insightful articles, interviews, and features that explore the multifaceted world of cannabis. We will amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized and champion the causes that matter most to our community.

Five years may seem like a brief moment in the grand scheme of things, but within that timeframe, we have witnessed a revolution. We are grateful to have played a role in this transformative journey, and we are excited for what the future holds. We invite you to continue on this path with us, sharing your stories, participating in discussions, and helping us cultivate a brighter future for cannabis in Western New York and beyond.

With gratitude and unwavering dedication, The CannaBuff Team

Geoff Brown | F O U N D E R , C A N N A B U F F

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Empire State Cannabis Update: Best Practices for Preparing Adult-Use Cannabis License Applications

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

ON OCTOBER 4, 2023, the New York Office of Cannabis

Moreover, applicants proving control through a lease agreement should make certain that the lease contains terms that protect themselves. For example, applicants should seek to negotiate contingencies allowing the tenant to terminate the lease in the event that the they are not awarded a license. Among other terms, applicants should also ensure that their lease permits the use of the premises as a cannabis business pursuant to their specific license type in compliance with applicable state law and regulations.

OCM broke the application window into two parts: (1) an expedited, “priority” application period open between October 4th and November 17th for adult-use retail dispensary and microbusiness applicants who could prove control over real estate; and (2) a general application period for all other available licenses open October 4th through December 18th.

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY STATUS? IF SO, PROVE IT!

Management (“OCM”) opened the window for cannabis entrepreneurs to apply for permanent licensure in the state’s adult-use market. Unlike prior application periods that were limited to applicants who met certain eligibility criteria and only offered a single license type (e.g., CAURD), any person or business could apply for an array of licenses, including indoor cultivation, processing, distribution, dispensary, and microbusiness.

As outlined in New York’s Cannabis Law, OCM is required to attempt to award at least half of adult-use cannabis licenses to those businesses who qualify for social and economic equity (“SEE”) status. Applicants qualify for this designation if the member(s) that make up a majority of the applicant’s ownership structure (i.e., at least 51% of the applicant) qualify in one or more groups: individual(s) from a community disproportionately impacted (“CDI”) by prior cannabis enforcement, a minority-owned or women owned-business (“MWBE”), distressed farmers, or service-disabled veterans.

Our team assisted clients in their preparation of many of these “permanent” license applications. Below we highlight a few lessons learned from this first permanent license application window along with corresponding best practices for those considering applying in a future application window.

REAL ESTATE: LOCK IT IN EARLY AND NEGOTIATE PROTECTIVE TERMS

One of the first tasks for anyone intending to apply for an adult-use cannabis license should be locking in real estate for the operation of the business. Outside of those applying for provisional dispensary and microbusiness licenses, every applicant was required to demonstrate on its application that it has “control over the premises” at which the applicant intends to operate. Notably, OCM’s 48-page “General Licensing Application Frequently Asked Questions” document stated that control must be proven through “an executed deed if you own the property, or by uploading an executed lease agreement if you are leasing the property.” Additional guidance from the OCM provided that an option to lease or option to purchase was also sufficient, provided that such option fleshed out the full terms of the future transaction. Critically, however, OCM made clear that a simple letter of intent (“LOI”) to lease a property – a common legal document prepared in connection with the lease of commercial properties – was not sufficient to prove “control over the premises.” This came as a surprise, as a healthy majority of applicants and professional advisors felt that an LOI would be enough.

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To that end, many applicants were forced to enter into lease agreements for spaces that they are unsure whether they will be licensed to operate out of. This alone is something for future applicants to be aware of going into the process.

What’s more, especially for priority review dispensary and microbusinesses, these lease agreements were often negotiated in a time crunch, putting landlords in a stronger negotiating position. It goes without saying that negotiating a purchase agreement or lease agreement can, and often does, take time. The greater the time crunch you are under, the more leverage that sellers and landlords have to gain favorable terms for themselves, and, often unfavorable terms for their buyers or tenants. To that end, it is critical that applicants commence these negotiations as soon as possible.

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PREPARE FOR POST-SUBMISSION, TRUE PARTY OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES

(continued from previous page) window of applications. One of

the first things applicants should do at the commencement of their application is to see if any of their past addresses qualify as a CDI address. This can be done by using the interactive map provided by OCM: leaflet (ny.gov). If an applicant has one or more qualifying addresses, their next step should be to see whether its member(s) lived at the address(es) for five years before turning eighteen, or for seven years total. If so, the applicant should immediately start gathering the appropriate documentation to prove that they resided at the CDI address(es) for their application.

While it may seem like the hard part is over when an applicant hits submit on its application, true party of interest (“TPI”) disclosures will arrive shortly thereafter to debunk that theory. The individual designated on the application to complete the applicant entity’s disclosure will be required to complete the first disclosure at the entity (or company) level.

The entity-level TPI requires the applicant to confirm the entity’s structure, upload several of the entity’s organizational documents, disclose financial information about the entity, and most importantly, disclose any TPIs of the entity.

At the entity level, TPIs can get complicated in terms of understanding who qualifies as a TPI and how to properly disclose the interest in the applicant. The best approach for completing this portion of the application is to take it slow and call for help if needed, especially if the profits of your company will be distributed differently than in proportion to the equity ownership of your company. Additionally, it is well advised for applicants to consider the extent of this disclosure when forming their entity. Overall, the TPI disclosure process is meant to weed out an entity structuring that seeks to either skirt the Cannabis Law’s prohibition on vertical integration or take advantage of SEE initiatives while distributing profits in a manner inconsistent with the proposed ownership structure.

Put simply, applicants shouldn’t get cute with their ownership structure, unless they are prepared to answer to OCM about it.

OCM accepts proof such as tax returns, education records (i.e., school transcripts), mortgages, leases, deeds, DMV history/lifetime abstracts, employment records, utility bills, and more. Finding acceptable proof can be more complicated and time consuming than expected, especially for an individual attempting to prove that he or she resided at an address before the age of 18 and/or as long ago as in 1980.

Qualifying for SEE (especially through CDI status), at least in this first window, both prioritized review and approval of an application from non-SEE applications and saved applicants money through reduced application fees ($500 vs. $1,000). Additionally, after receiving licensure, SEE licensees will have access to certain business coaching and mentorship opportunities, ancillary support services, and compliance programming coordinated by OCM. The earlier an applicant can identify whether its ownership is eligible for the program, and, if so, begin assembling the substantiating documents, the better off the applicant (and hopefully licensee) will be throughout the process.

After entity disclosures, each owner of the company will be required to submit an individual TPI disclosure. These individuals should check their emails regularly to make sure they are ready to go when the individual TPI disclosure process commences.

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All told, after a significant waiting period, New Yorkers have much to be optimistic about for the adult-use cannabis industry in 2024. We expect to see the first round of general licenses handed out in the first months of the year, with a much more robust and widely available marketplace of products available to customers shortly thereafter. It is an exciting time to dive in, but equally important that future applicants take every step to be prepared for the application process. OCM is limiting the number of licenses it awards to attempt to ensure its businesses are successful from the start.

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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.

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Landmark Clinical Trial Shows CBN Otsuka Adopts a New Mindset Effective for Sleep OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICALS,

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Inc., a leading cannabinoid therapeutics company, announced that its flagship product TruCBN™ (a pure form of cannabinol or “CBN”) demonstrated effectiveness in treating sleep disturbances in a recent landmark clinical trial independently conducted

by Radicle Science. In the industry-first, double-blind, randomized, placebocontrolled trial, 25, 50, and 100 milligrams of TruCBN™ were found to significantly enhance sleep outcomes and provide clinically meaningful improvement.

This groundbreaking trial is the first to compare the effects of CBN against a placebo, and one of the largest controlled clinical

the company that developed the blockbuster drug Abilify, has acquired a Canadian psychedelic biotech company, Mindset Pharma, for $59 million (USD).

studies in history to evaluate a cannabinoid, with more than 1,000 diverse volunteers across the United States participating in the research.

Participants received one of five different products: three different doses of TruCBN™, melatonin, or a placebo.

The all-cash transaction gives Otsuka control over Mindset’s preclinical pipeline of psychedelics, which includes a psilocybinlike conjugate currently being investigated for the treatment of depression.

“Our results pave the way for developing more safe, effective sleep solutions, ultimately improving the quality of life for millions of people who struggle with sleep disturbances,” said Alleh Lindquist, CEO and Co-Founder of FloraWorks.

“Our TruCBN™ will be a strong, new competitor in the global sleep aid market[...] building consumer trust and confidence in the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids.”

Mindset is also working on a short-acting, highpotency psilocybin-like med in addition to a lowpotency, long-duration version. Another “family” of compounds under development are inspired by DMT. In March, Mindset said it had also started to work on

non-hallucinogenic therapies to treat broader central nervous system conditions.

The deal was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies and is expected to close soon.

It marks Otsuka’s first acquisition of the year and comes as the company is cashing in on the successful development of two antipsychotic agents.

Otsuka’s investment in psychedelics reflects the growing interest in these compounds as potential treatments for a variety of mental health conditions.

With the first crop of psychedelics inching closer to FDA approval, Otsuka is positioning itself to be a leader in this emerging market.

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across Undoo I was skeptical of the supplement claiming to be the “greened-out antidote.” After all, it’s not the first product that I’d come across that promised to “unhaze the blaze” and act as a solution for THC overconsumption. After visiting Undoo’s website to learn more, I was surprised by the number of reviews and customer testimonies supporting the product. I decided that I had to see for myself, so I ordered some and tested it with some friends of mine.

My friends and I were so impressed with Undoo, that I started telling all my connections in the cannabis industry about it, and I immediately started thinking about ways I could help more people learn about Undoo.

I ended up getting in touch with the inventor of Undoo, Jimmy Carberry, and was pleasantly surprised to learn that he had attended Buffalo State College before moving out west to Arizona to work in the cannabis industry. I talked with Jimmy a lot about Undoo, we discussed how he developed the idea, and what I might be able to help with from a pharmacist’s standpoint.

What impressed me the most about Undoo was that it actually had a scientific basis as to why it might work and had a sophisticated soft gel design and formulation. Jimmy had to put a ton of thought into the soft gel composition used to formulate Undoo

THE SCIENCE BEHIND UNDOO

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a system of receptors, chemicals, and enzymes in our brains and bodies that respond to chemicals called cannabinoids (THC and CBD) in the cannabis plant. The ECS’s function is to maintain homeostasis. The two primary receptors in the ECS are CB1 receptors, which are located in the brain and central nervous system; and CB2 receptors which are more widespread and associated with cells in the immune system.

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THC works by interacting with CB1 receptors. Olivetol is the key ingredient in Undoo’s patented formulas and is structurally similar to THC. The reason Undoo works so well is because it utilizes the body’s natural chemistry and essentially enhances how we naturally clear THC from our cannabinoid receptors. Undoo doesn’t contain cannabidiol (CBD) which is sometimes marketed as a way to decrease the intoxicating effects of THC. In fact, CBD can actually make the intoxicating effects of cannabis worse by interfering with the metabolism of THC.

If you’re experiencing fogginess or grogginess the day after you’ve consumed cannabis, Undoo refresh is the best product for you. Refresh helps clear your head, ensuring mental clarity, so that you can start your day free from any impairment. Undoo refresh is perfect for cannabis consumers who experience lingering effects and desire a clearer head. Undoo refresh combats leftover consumption issues such as morning fog and helps clear your head so you can take on your day.

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While recreational cannabis is now legal in New York, there are still advantages to having a medical card. Here are the top 10 reasons you should still consider getting a medical cannabis card!

ACCESS TO HIGHER QUALITY (BETTER) PRODUCTS

In November of last year, the OCM removed the pass/ fail cutoffs for bacteria, yeast, and mold on recreational cannabis. This was done to help farmers sell products that couldn’t meet the lab testing requirements. Medical cannabis products still have to meet stringent testing requirements for bacteria, yeast, and mold. This means medical cannabis products are likely “cleaner” and a bit safer than what’s available in New York’s recreational market.

ACCESS TO A WIDER ARRAY OF PRODUCTS

From flower to vapes, to RSO, chewable tablets, sublingual mints, capsules, lozenges, topical balms, suppositories, beverage enhancers, and oral sprays! There are a ton of medical cannabis products available in New York’s medical market!

INCREASED PURCHASE AND POSSESSION LIMITS

Medical patients in New York are allowed to possess and purchase up to a 60-day supply of medical cannabis at a time! This is typically more than the 3 oz of flower and 24 grams of concentrates allowed for recreational users.

LOWER TAXES

Medical patients in New York, pay lower tax rates on cannabis products (7% vs >13% for rec.) and can deduct their medical cannabis receipts on their state taxes as a healthcare-related expense!

Reasons to Still Get Your Medical Card in New York

ACCESS TO ‘MEDICAL-ONLY’ DISPENSARIES

Medical only dispensaries serve fewer customers resulting in shorter wait times and better product availability, with fewer products being sold out.

ALLOW A ‘CAREGIVER’ TO GROW FOR YOU

New York medical patients can cultivate cannabis at home, providing a personalized and potentially cost-effective option. Patients can also designate a ‘caregiver’ to grow for them.

ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS IN OTHER STATES

Some states recognize medical cananbis cards from other states.This allows you to access cannabis while traveling!

LOWER AGE RESTRICTIONS

Medical cannabis patients can be as young as 18 or even younger with parental consent. This provides access to medical cannabis products for children and young adults who can’t access the recreational market until they’re 21.

EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION

Many other employers often have clauses in their employment contracts that provide grounds for termination if an employee tests positive on a drug screen for cannabis. Obtaining a medical marijuana card can offer some protection!

SUPPORT THE MEDICAL CANNABIS MARKET

Choosing medical cannabis helps support the medical cannabis market and ensures its continued growth and development. This is so important because many people accessing medical cannabis have serious and debilitating conditions that haven’t responded to typical treatments.

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CTND & Nova Launch State-of-the-Art Lab in New York THE BURGEONING CANNABIS market in New York just got a major boost with the announcement of a joint venture between Certified Testing & Data (CTND) and Nova Analytic Labs (Nova). The two companies are launching a state-of-the-art testing lab in Albany, NY, to provide essential services to the industry

SETTING THE STANDARD IN CANNABIS TESTING

CTND brings decades of experience from veterans of leading companies like Eurofins, Merieux Nutrisciences, and Pfizer. Partnering with Nova, a trusted name in Maine’s cannabis testing scene, the joint venture aims to raise the bar for quality and safety in New York’s cannabis industry.

INTRODUCING THE CERTIFIED CANNABIS & CBD CHECK MARK

One of CTND’s signature offerings is the Certified Cannabis & CBD Check Mark. This program, mirroring the trust consumers place in food labels like “Kosher” and “Organic,” signifies products that meet the highest industry standards and are safe for consumption.

BEYOND TESTING: A PARTNER FOR SUCCESS

CTND is more than just a testing lab. They offer a range of tailored services designed to help businesses succeed in a competitive market including: • Fast turnaround times: Get results quickly to keep your products moving.

• Extensive testing options: From potency testing to microbial analysis, CTND has you covered.

• Cannaleptic Testing: Identify the specific cannabinoids and terpenes in your products for targeted marketing and development.

• Plant Health Optimization Testing: Ensure the health and quality of your plants from seed to harvest.

BUILDING TRUST AND CONFIDENCE:

“Recent scrutiny of cannabis testing has highlighted the need for ethical practices and transparency,” said Christopher Altomare, co-founder and CEO of Nova. “CTND is committed to providing consumers with the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions.”

CTND founder and CEO Aaron Riley added, “Our Certified Check Mark helps strengthen brands by securing trust and confidence among consumers. This is essential for sustainable long-term growth in the cannabis industry.”

With its commitment to innovation, integrity, and consumer safety, CTND is poised to become a leading force in the New York cannabis market.

This joint venture marks a significant step forward for the industry, ensuring that consumers have access to safe and high-quality products.

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1150 University Ave B5-S7, Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 242-0203 6850 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 954-8276 25 N Pointe Pkwy #30, Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 210-9496

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

Rensselaer, NY https://stageonedispensary.com/

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

T.H.Chiefs

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

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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/ 1613 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12309 https://upstate-canna.co/ 119-121 E State Street Ithaca, NY 14850 https://williamjane420.com/

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William Jane Corporation

11285 Southwestern Blvd Irving, NY 14081

Bronx, NY https://myseshnyc.com/

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12156 Brant Reservation Rd, Irving, NY 14081 10951 Lakeshore Rd, Irving, NY 14081

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

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

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

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

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1297 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216

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794 French Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227

Offering delivery throughout WNY Located near Tonawanda, NY

LICENSED CANNABIS CULTIVATORS ERIE COUNTY

RECREATIONAL DISPENSARIES ON NATIVE LAND Donald Spoth Farm

dspoth@verizon.net

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

GoodLeaf 716

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

GoodLeaf Salamanca

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

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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

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LICENSED CANNABIS PROCESSORS

LICENSED CANNABIS CULTIVATORS (cont’d) Yager Farms Inc

Patriot Farms

NIAGARA COUNTY Akron Bloom LLC

Glenna & Co. LLC

patriotfarms1954@gmail.com;

mtyager@hotmail.com

glenna.colaprete@gmail.com;

POWER LINE THC

akronbloom@gmail.com

preitschky@marnscda.com

Jeanette M Miller

Gflower LLC

jeanettemiller024@gmail.com

N&M Farms, LLC

chriscflagg@msn.com; gflowerfloraculture@ gmail.com; seek4earth@gmail.com

BOBQBI@aol.com

Sparkle Holdings, LLC

jim@onehempholistics.com; Kari@onehempholistics.com; Miranda@onehempholistics.com

Agricultural Development Services LLC

Niagara Hemp Supply, LLC Singer Farm Naturals LLC

tom@singerfarmnaturals.com

Trucann LLC / Trucann

mick@sparkleholdings.com

terpenealchemygrow@gmail.com

CATTARAUGUS COUNTY Rural Resurgence LLC

glenna.colaprete@gmail.com 585-435-9283

NOWAVE LLC

sales@nowave.com 585-201-8994

farmerstew@gmail.com

info@rochester420.com;

buster.isennock@gmail.com 402-983-7726

MONROE COUNTY Glenna & Co. LLC

Tadt Services LLC

ROC Dispensary and Hydroponics LLC

Kari@onehempholistics.com 716-465-8787

ICH Industries LLC

craigsteven.cr@gmail.com

frankmahns1212@gmail.com

NIAGARA COUNTY One Hemp, LLC/dba One Hemp Holistics Niagara

paalelfstrum@me.com 917-502-1863

Fare Thee Well Farm, Inc.

MONROE COUNTY Empire Agricultural Services,LLC

716-259-9001 info@bisonbotanics.com

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY Weaver Road Farms LLC

info@thereleafmarket.com

kanapecollective@gmail.com

Northeast Botanicals Distribution LLC

Trucann LLC

The Releaf Market LLC / DBA Releaf Market

ALLEGANY COUNTY Green Wells Venture LLC

tthill@chocolatedeliverysystems.com

cwildman@agtogo.com

WRFLLC@hotmail.com

paalelfstrum@.com

ERIE COUNTY Chocolate Delivery Systems, Inc

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

Public Officials

Capital & Lending Companies

Jeremey Cooney

Bengal Capital

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

Cornell

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Hemp.cals.cornell.edu

BengalCap.com

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

Erie County Community College (716) 851-1322

Finger Lakes Community College flcc.edu

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

Niagara County Community College

WNY NORML

3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 614-6222

SUNY Cobleskill

Cannabis Science Minor Cobleskill.edu

Syracuse University

JD Chapman Insurance Agency

Bookkeeping

(585)-394-5482 jdchapmaninc.com

Legal Representation Patrick J. Hines

@cannabookkeeper CannaBookkeeper@gmail.com

Sam.Hoyt@UpstateStrategicAdvisors.com

Marketing & Advertising BFS Brand

Influencer marketing @bfsbrand on IG

CannaBuff

Print and Digital Advertising Advertising@cannabuff.com

FLX420

Print advertising Flx420.com

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

Range Marketing

Joseph W. Schafer

Spring Big

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

Canna Bookkeeper LLC

facebook.com/NYHempLab

PO Box 61, Buffalo NY 14213 (716) 830-1958

Banking & Payment Processing

Last Prisoner Project Hemp Lab NY

Home Grow Consultants

Insurance

TheWeldonProject.org/MissionGreen LastPrisonerProject.org

Upstate Strategic Advisors, LLC

BUSINESS SERVICES

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

SLASolutions.com info@slasolutions.com

PoseidonAssetManagement.com

PlantItExpressNY.com rbell@plantitexpressny.com

New Line Processing

Mission [Green]

SLA Solutions

Plant It Express

(716) 440-1560 wnynorml@gmail.com

866-367-1818 420MerchantServices.com

Non-profits

Panther Group

Poseidon Asset Management

EMS NY

cannabisprograms@syr.edu

info@csghemp.com CastetterCannabis.com

ThePantherGroup.com

Chuck Schumer

Castetter Cannabis Group

LaHoja.cc

La Hoja Capital Management

Office of Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes

Licensing Consultants/ Advisors/Lobbyists

Custom Websites and SEO Rangemarketing.com Text message marketing Springbig.com

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Payroll Processing

One Hemp Holistics

Decades Psychedelic Daze

Oasis Smoke Shop

Remedy Hemp Boutique

Decades Too

Product Design

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

Oasis Smoke Shop 2

IV Thought

Sativa Remedy

Decades III

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

Oasis Smoke Shop

Decades Hamburg

Pot Patrol

Elevated Smoke Shop

Prism Smoke Shop

Galaxy Glass

Shake N Daze

Wurk

Cannabis friendly payroll processing Enjoywurk.com

ivthought.com

Product Packaging CannaZip

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

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

Village One Stop Smoke Shop

958 Maple Rd, Williamsville NY 14221 716-400-7005 www.cannazipbags.com

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

Wholesalers & Distributors

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

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

Your CBD Store Kenmore 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

2895 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224 (716) 677-0311 6053 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 681-4420

4514 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 202-1953 7 Kelly Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 322-6499 3047 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 768-3687

Golden Pipe Smoke Shop Cheektowaga

685 Dick Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 901-7774 7474 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 529-6001 1402 French Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 608-6777 3125 Walden Ave, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 800-9323 1079 Union Rd, W.Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 671-8006 929 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 257-8138

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

Shake N Daze Depew

Golden Pipe Smoke Shop Lackawanna

Shoot the Moon Headshop & Wholesale

2540 Hamburg Tpk #3 Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 824-7473

Greener Mile

5150 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 257-8138 2273 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 462-2605

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

Smoke World Smoke & Vape Shop

Headspace Glass & Gifts Buffalo

The Stash Jar

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

1050 Harlem Rd, Chktowaga, NY 14227 (716) 931-5545 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

Hollyweed

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

RETAIL BUSINESSES

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

Local Smoke Shop

Hydroponics & Garden Supply Stores

Cannabinoid Hemp Retailers

Buff City Smoke Shop

O’s Smoke Shop Lewiston

California Dreamin’ Smoke Shop

O’s Smoke Shop Niagara Falls

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

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

Bison Botanics

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

Buffalo Smokes

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

Buffalo Smokes

88 Lisbon Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 464-3851

Buffalo Botanicals

7806 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 276-8714

Buffalo Sport & Spine

18 Jamestown St., Gowanda, NY 14070

Derby, NY 14047 (716) 200-7459 100 College Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 626-0093

The Kokoro Way Tonawanda

1856 Colvin Blvd, Tona., NY 14150 (716) 930-4073

Cannacopia

Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on Elmwood

482 Center St, Lewiston, NY 14092 (716) 246-2241 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

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

O’s Smoke Shop Town of Niagara

2027 Military Rd., Niag.Falls, NY 14304 (716) 236+7367

Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on the Boulevard

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

Oasis Smoke Shop

Indoor Gardens

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

The Kokoro Way East Aurora

Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on Hertel

712 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 930-4073

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

476 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-1100 1594 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 831-8273

The Kokoro Way Clarence

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

1567 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 836-1111

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

Oasis Smoke Shop

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

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

Yeti Vape

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

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