Green Standard Alliance

The Green Standard Alliance is the only statewide organization fighting for the rights, safety, and convenience of New York’s cannabis consumers.

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Check out our landmark white paper titled Cannabis Inversion: The Threat to Consumer Safety and Market Integrity. #ny #cannabis

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[Jeremy Berke @jfberke]

It's the enforcement authority New York's legal market has been asking for since day one.

Read the rest in today's @CultivatedNews

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[Jeremy Berke @jfberke]

Once signed, operators caught using legitimate licenses to move illicit-market product face penalties up to $10,000 per day, plus up to five times the revenue from any prohibited sale

Labs that issue fraudulent lab certificates face presumptive license revocation.

[Jeremy Berke @jfberke]

New York just became the first state to formally define and penalize cannabis inversion.

The State Senate passed the Cannabis Supply Chain Integrity and Anti-Inversion Act 60-1 yesterday.

It now goes to Gov. Kathy Hochul.

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

https://t.co/Qk2ihQq9MW

[Anthony Martinelli @AMartinelliWA]

The Empire State Green Standard Alliance today applauded the NY Legislature for passing a bill "to combat cannabis inversion and provide regulators with powerful new tools to protect consumers and the integrity of New York's legal cannabis market." https://t.co/6fnUKNVkzZ

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Thank you Senator @SenatorCooney and Assemblyman @Dais77NY for your steadfast leadership.

Now it’s time for encourage Governor Hochul to sign it. #NYCannabis

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

The Cannabis Supply Chain Integrity and Anti-Inversion Act (S8951B/A10698B) has passed the New York State Legislature UNANIMOUSLY.

A major win for cannabis consumers, market integrity, and enforcement against illicit cannabis entering New York’s legal market.

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Thank you to @SenatorCooney and @Dais77NY for championing transparency and accountability in New York’s cannabis market.

We crafted this bill because consumers deserve confidence that New York’s cannabis market is operating fairly and according to the rules.

[David Lombardo @poozer87]

Is the legislature going to take a big swing at #marijuana inversion?

Senate bill from @JeremyCooneyROC made it to the floor earlier this month and the Assembly bill from @Dais77NY just got moved to Ways & Means.

We discusses this proposal back in April.
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[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Here is our white paper on why recalls matter.

https://t.co/IWOiHUuTjz

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Learn more about NY’s Keystone State Testing recall here. #ny #cannabis

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[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

We are very pleased to see John Kagia will be at the helm of @nys_cannabis. John’s deep institutional knowledge, steady leadership, and commitment to equitable industry growth make him exceptionally well-suited to guide this pivotal agency.

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[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Well said @anandastrategy.

[Javier Hasse @JavierHasse]

The NY Times says America has a "marijuana problem."

It forgot to mention the data.
That youth use is down.
The federal medical findings.
That cannabis is safer than alcohol.

That’s not analysis.
@anandastrategy breaks it down in @HIGH_TIMES_Mag 👇

https://t.co/jm6pdVdxMb

[NYSDOH @HealthNYGov]

Avoid using cannabis if you are pregnant or chestfeeding. It is associated with low birth weight or altered brain development in infants. Learn more about the health risks of using cannabis. https://t.co/QoQCv0q2iN

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

These early challenges underscore the importance of collaboration between regulators, technology partners, and licensees to ensure STS works as intended. When implemented effectively, STS tracking protects consumers and safeguards market integrity. #ny #cannabis

[Chris Casacchia @ccasacchia]

Several cos are expected to join a lawsuit aiming to halt new track-and-trace requirements in NY cannabis market as licensees report widespread Metrc integration issues. An operator said it will cut $2M in profits. @CultivatedMedia has the scoop and deets.
https://t.co/jxc1QsEHYJ

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Appreciate the mention, @anandastrategy. Smart, balanced take on NY’s cannabis landscape. Glad to see consumer protection part of the conversation.

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[Hirsh Jain @anandastrategy]

@GovKathyHochul @CapPressRoom @GSA_org @Joe_Rossi_ @nys_cannabis Here's the full 26 min interview (1:00-27:00) w/ Herb Barbot, formerly of OCM.

A candid assessment of @GovKathyHochul's stewardship of NY cannabis.

"Dispatches from Planet Albany: About that recreational marijuana rollout in New York ... "

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[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

Muscle relaxers often cause sedation, dependency, and cognitive side effects. These studies suggest cannabis, when used responsibly at low, controlled doses, may be a safer long-term option for many patients.

Evidence—not stigma—should guide health policy.

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

Two new drug trials find a THC-based cannabis extract could help with a condition that affects millions: chronic lower back pain. 🔗 https://t.co/pb7hsq9lEt

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

"...and a commitment to fully realizing the promise of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to provide safe cannabis products while uplifting social equity." - Herb Barbot, Chair of Empire State Green Standard Alliance

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

“New York’s cannabis consumers deserve stability, transparency, and consistent enforcement. Disruptive leadership changes at the Office of Cannabis Management only heighten the urgency for a regulatory framework that is clear, accountable, and laser-focused on public safety..."

[David Lombardo @poozer87]

CONFIRMED: Ouster of @NYS_Cannabis acting executive director comes at the direction of the governor in light of a failed enforcement action.

“As a result, I directed my office to take action, including requesting the resignation of the Acting Executive Director," said Hochul.

[Green Standard Alliance @GSA_org]

"...This is a pivotal moment for the state to reaffirm its commitment to testing integrity, honest labeling, and a legal market that the public can trust. The State must conduct a true search for the agency’s next leader - someone with industry experience, credibility..."