Calling it the "black market" makes it sound shady and stigmatizes the people who have been involved in cannabis long before it was legal.

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Editor’s note. This 2024 commentary discusses community priorities and is not a guide to current New York law. In recent years, discussions surrounding cannabis laws and regulations have swept across various states, with New York being at the forefront of these progressive conversations. The Empire State has taken significant steps to loosen cannabis laws, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse industry. However, amidst the excitement of the growing cannabis market, the need for...