On Wednesday, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management released its first set of proposed regulations, reserving the initial batch of licenses for those with past marijuana-related convictions, or their close family members. Applicants must also demonstrate experience having run a successful business.

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/03/09/new-yorkers-with-prior-marijuana-convictions-expected-to-get-first-retail-licenses

WAIT A MINUTE  — All my life I’ve been told that crime doesn’t pay but this US Government policy proves that theory wrong (at least in blue states). WHY oh WHY did they lie to me — someone clearly owes me a yacht and a big bank account and expensive sports cars and people power. NOTE however that the pretty girl arrived anyway (comment specifically for my wife in case she reads this post)!