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New York Governor Signs Bills To Fix Marijuana Business Zoning Issue That Threatened Closure Of Over 150 Dispensaries

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February 12, 2026

[#item_full_content] The governor of New York has signed legislation into law that revises zoning requirements for licensed marijuana businesses, granting more flexibility to retailers located within certain distances of schools and places of worship. The bills, passed by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday, also grandfather in more than New York Governor Signs Bills To Fix Marijuana Business Zoning Issue That Threatened Closure Of Over 150 Dispensaries Read More

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