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NY mulls proposal to reserve 1st marijuana retail licenses for people convicted of pot-related offenses

The New York State Cannabis Management board will vote on a proposal Thursday to give people who have been convicted or have had family convicted of a marijuana-related offense the first shot at a marijuana retail license.

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Mar 9, 2022, 3:38 PM

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