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Meilad Rafiei, CEO of California-based WeCann & Cannabis Real Estate Consultants, was featured on MJBiz, who said when his firm contacts landlords on behalf of its clients, the conversations are easier than they were four years ago – although many still need to be educated about the industry.

“There’s just a lot of folks who have no clue what’s happening – in their head, it’s still Re**er Madness. They don’t want it tied to their name because they view it as providing a sinful product to society. But even if they put up a stiff wall the first few times, they ask questions and get more comfortable.”

"In mature markets such as California, some landlords have been dealing with cannabis businesses for decades. Some were in the illicit market, and the landlords got burned and said, ‘No more cannabis,’".

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Commercial landlords ease stance on renting to cannabis operators Cannabis operators that once struggled to find space for their businesses now benefit from a tumultuous commercial real estate market.

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“This is monumental,” Biden said in the message. “It’s an important move towards reversing long-standing inequities. … Far too many lives have been upended because of a failed approach to ma*****na, and I’m committed to righting those wrongs. You have my word on it.”

Justice Department takes 'major step' toward rescheduling ma*****na In a video announcement Thursday, President Joe Biden said he is “committed to righting” the wrongs of a “failed approach to ma*****na.”

In response to widespread criticism regarding sluggish progress and licensing hurdles, Governor Hochul is spearheading a series of bold initiatives aimed at revitalizing the legal cannabis market and fostering a climate of fairness, transparency, and opportunity.

Governor Hochul’s reform agenda encompasses a multifaceted approach to address the various challenges facing the cannabis sector.

1. Task Force for Enforcement

2. Streamlined Licensing Process

3. Enhanced Communication and Transparency

4. Organizational Expansion and Structural Strengthening

5. Support for Justice-Involved Licensees

For cannabis business owners in New York, Governor Hochul’s reform initiatives offer a ray of hope amidst the challenges of navigating a complex regulatory landscape. By streamlining the licensing process, enhancing transparency, and providing support for justice-involved licensees, these measures aim to create a more conducive environment for business growth and success.

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