New York's Illicit Marijuana Market Poses Public Health Threat, Officials Admit Enforcement Rework Needed Against Illegal Weed Shops

New York's illicit marijuana market has become a public health threat, according to a state senator. Cannabis officials in New York admit the need to rework enforcement against illegal weed shops. The New York Senate Committee holds a joint hearing on challenges in the state's marijuana legalization rollout. Portugal's medical cannabis exports are projected to break records in 2023.

Arkansas' medical cannabis sales exceed $211 million through Q3 of 2023. Ohio polls show majority support for marijuana legalization ahead of a ballot initiative vote. The Oklahoma marijuana market is currently contracting. UK medical cannabis imports have tripled in size this year. Few enforcement actions for illicit marijuana sales in New York have been resolved, says a regulator. Missouri lawmaker urges an investigation into 'egregious exploitation' in marijuana social equity licensing process. Minnesota marijuana regulators take the first step toward setting rules for the legal market. Pennsylvania House Committee approves a Senate-passed bill to let medical marijuana growers sell directly to patients.