As readers of this column know, I have written quite extensively about the growing pains New York has experienced in rolling out its adult-use cannabis program. The process is still unfolding, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has come under quite a bit of criticism this year from the governor, ultimately resulting in the departure of its inaugural director, Chris Alexander.

While it appears that New York is currently reassessing its approach to the rollout, while simultaneously balancing the interests of multiple (sometimes competing) stakeholders in the ecosystem, it is also important to take a step back and look at movement on the national level, and how it might impact New York in the years to come.

Potential Consequences of Rescheduling