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Expanding New York's Hemp Industry

Hemp farmers are laying the groundwork for a lawsuit against New York in response to proposed state regulations that would prohibit the sale of hemp flower.

More than $3,500 has been raised for a legal fund that would be used to pursue an injunction allowing the sale of hemp flower, according to the online fundraiser.

“This is not a publicity stunt or merely an attempt to extract some vague concessions from NYS," reads the fundraising appeal.

Read this full story from WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom: http://www.wcny.org/hemp-farmers-prepare-for-lawsuit-against-cuomo-administration/


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