In a significant win for hemp retailers, the New York Supreme Court has ruled against state agencies attempting to enforce overly restrictive regulations on the sale of hemp-derived products. Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelics Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, was highlighted in Cannabusiness.law Kight On Cannabis section, in the article “Victory for Hemp Retailers: New York Supreme Court Rebukes Overreach by State Agencies”. He was commended for his critical role in defending the rights of hemp businesses, as his advocacy helped push back against regulatory overreach that threatened the industry’s ability to operate within legal parameters.
The court’s decision underscores the importance of maintaining a fair and legal marketplace for these products while ensuring compliance with established laws. Bauchner stated that he wants “nothing more than for New York to have a safe and regulated cannabis marketplace – including both marijuana and hemp – and only ask that [his] clients be treated with the respect afforded lawfully operating State-licensees and not targeted along with unlawful, unlicensed marijuana stores.“
This ruling is a crucial step in protecting hemp retailers; as legal battles over cannabis and hemp continue to evolve, Joshua Bauchner and the team at Mandelbaum Barrett PC remain at the forefront, fighting for industry fairness and growth.
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You can reach Joshua S. Bauchner at jbauchner@mblawfirm.com or at 646-369-0250.