Governor Hochul Signs Budget Sans Controversial Marijuana Smell Proposal
New York Governor Hochul signs budget without controversial marijuana smell proposal, impacting cannabis industry and drug-related driving offenses in the state.
This news matters as it highlights the evolving regulations surrounding marijuana use and driving in New York. The exclusion of the proposal to allow police to use marijuana odor as a basis for searches will have a significant impact on the enforcement of drug-related driving offenses and the cannabis industry as a whole.