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We’ve seen some interesting developments in the cannabis space since our last issue. First, was the proposed change in the regulation of hemp-based CBD products in the State. While we’re excited about improvements for consumer safety, we’re worried about our many friends in the hemp space that have worked hard to grow or source quality hemp flower. (As I type this, the legislation in its current form would prohibit the sale of Hemp CBD flower). Governor Cuomo again promised to legalize (recreational) cannabis for adults this year. In the wake of the budget deficit caused by COVID-19, NY needs all the tax revenue it can get. I fully support legalization and believe that a regulated market is safer for everyone. However, tax revenue from cannabis will not go directly to those hurt by prohibition, instead, it will be sent to the State and they will decide what to do with it. A key aspect of the State’s legalization bill will be details regarding the reinvestment of that tax money into communities wronged by prohibition. Hopefully, NY can get this right.
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Joe Biden won the election and I’m optimistic that positive change in cannabis and drug policy reform is on the horizon. The MORE Act and Medical Marijuana Research Act both passed in the House but will need to pass again in the house and senate next legislative session. Another largely symbolic win was the rescheduling of cannabis by the United Nations. If you’re a fan of our magazine please visit us online at CannaBuff.com and subscribe for updates (you can also subscribe to receive copies via mail or e-mail). Our website is home to valuable resources and information for WNYers and the cannabis community at large. For locals interested in this evolving industry, our WNY business directory offers contact information for all cannabis and ancillary businesses in the region. For those curious about cannabis, we have a Question and Answer forum where absolutely anyone can submit a question about cannabis, and a licensed pharmacist (and medical marijuana practitioner) answers your question free of charge. You can also search for medical marijuana practitioners or get certified by our affiliate. Any Questions or Comments please feel free to get in touch with us. We hope you enjoy the issue.
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What is Delta-8-THC? BY JOHN FRAZIER & PAVEL BELOV
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ave you heard of Delta-8 THC Yet? If you’re a medical patient, you may have heard of this compound from your local dispensary associate. For some, the concept of a legal THC product seems too good to be true. For others, Delta-8 THC seems to be the perfect remedy. Let’s learn more about this upcoming cannabinoid as we take a deeper dive.
What Is Delta-8 THC? There are many forms of THC that exist. Delta-9 THC, being highly psychoactive, is commonly associated with cannabis and is used to classify whether a plant is hemp or cannabis depending if it has more or less than 0.3% D9 THC. Delta-8 THC is one of the numerous other naturally occurring THCs found in both hemp and cannabis varieties but has always been found in very low amounts. D8 THC, molecularly, is very similar to D9 THC, but with enough differences to make D8 THC unique enough to stand out in the crowd. Seen as a viable option for those who aren’t necessarily seeking the level of high associated with medical cannabis products, D8 THC is earning a quick reputation for its unique effects.
Effects of Delta-8 THC When vaped, many people report D8 THC as being the opposite of D9 THC, but in positive ways. D8 THC is known to boost mood and promote calm feelings, while simultaneously giving energy and a motivational and functional “buzz”.
The slight molecular difference of D8 THC from D9 THC can make D8 THC a little harsh on the lungs as some users report. However, good to note there are other methods that don’t require having to inhale anything.
Ways to Consume Delta-8 THC Currently, the types of Delta-8 THC products range from distillate for vaporizing, tinctures for oral absorption, and edibles for ingesting. D8 THC Distillate: The most common method you will have is a vape cartridge filled with D8 THC distillate, screwed onto a 510 threaded battery, and vaporized. Inhaling vaporized D8 THC can provide quick and intense relief as it is absorbed quickly into your bloodstream. The effects from inhalation are short-lived as the effects begin to taper down within an hour or two. D8 THC Edibles: Ingesting D8 THC can take up to 1-2 hours for full absorption depending on your body, but users commonly report longer-lasting effects, especially when compared to inhalation methods. D8 THC Tinctures: Letting the D8 THC absorb through the thin lining of your mouth will give you quicker absorption time than ingesting an edible. However, similar to ingesting D8 THC, most users also report longer-lasting effects when compared to inhalation methods.
Vetting your Delta-8 THC The current D8 THC market is highly UNREGULATED. This gives free rein for companies to manufacture products with questionable ingredients. Exercise caution when purchasing and D8 THC products and always ensure you are purchasing your cannabinoid products from a reputable source. Whether purchasing online or through brick & mortar, always:
1. Purchase from retailers that you trust. 2. Check for lab testing commonly known as a certification of analysis (COA). This testing should be able to verify the potency of the product and even detect the presence of certain contaminants.
Is Delta-8 THC Legal? The magic behind this molecule revolves around the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 which made any isomer found in hemp legal, as long as its total D9 THC was below 0.3%. D9 THC becoming the only hemp-derived cannabinoid with a federally regulated limit meant that all other forms of hemp-derived THC were technically free to exist in any concentration. Like federal law, New York state specifically legalized all deviates, cannabinoids, and isomers of hemp including all THCs as long as the D9 THC is below 0.3%. This means that in New York State, for the time being, it is legal to purchase and possess D8 THC products.
Who Should Not Try Delta-8 THC? If you are subject to drug screens that test for the presence of THC, it is recommended not to consume any D8 THC product as it can trigger positive results.
Where Can I Find High-Quality Delta-8 THC? Sativa Remedy in Tonawanda, NY has the highest quality selection of D8 THC products. Sativa Remedy also carries locally produced Buffalo Buds D8 THC gummies. Stop into Sativa Remedy, or order online and get it delivered right to your door!
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Flower at NYS Dispensaries Gets Recalled Due to Noncompliance BY JACK PORCARI t was 2:50 p.m. on September 2nd, and medical marijuana patient Alicia P. noticed something different about her trip to the dispensary; her medicine was no longer on the shelf. She has found particular relief from Curaleaf’s cannabis flower products. A recovering addict with over six years of sobriety, the patient said that it helped cut her Suboxone dose in half.
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“I was seeing studies about the entourage effect … it was all seeming to go in the right direction and then this happened,” Alicia said. Verilife, a local Amherst dispensary, offered ground flower for a little over a month before it was recalled. This difference in product availability can mean a great deal for some patients. “Flower is by far the most accessible dosage form, both in terms of patient familiarity and, most importantly, in terms of cost,” said Stacia Woodcock, Pharm D, Dispensary Manager for Curaleaf’s Forest Hills Dispensary.
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Due to the fact that it requires minimal processing to adhere to regulations, ground flower will cost the patient less than other cannabis products that are expensive to produce. Vape cartridges, which are the closest comparable product to vaped flower, can cost up to twice as much as flower on a dollar per milligram basis. Woodcock also noted that cannabis flower is essential in giving patients a versatile treatment option, allowing for homemade oral, topical, and sublingual medications. “When flower is not available through a legal, regulated market, it drives patients toward illicit sources, which creates great risk, especially in terms of potential contamination with mold or fungus, which could be life-threatening to immunocompromised patients,” Woodcock said. Now more than ever, the Department of Health should be ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to high quality, affordable cannabis. Medical cannabis flower was recalled from the 18 stores carrying Curaleaf
products in early September, leaving the shelves vacant for weeks. The DOH cited the measurable size of the cannabis nuggets as their reasoning behind the administrative hold. After further investigation, it appears that this may not be the only reason why the DOH decided to pull a medicinal product from the shelf with such an ambiguous explanation. Dispensaries were ordered to “immediately stop offering these products to patients until further notice,” according to a leaked document sent to all NYS registered organizations. Patients and doctors were not aware that this administrative hold was imminent and were unable to plan accordingly. This decision to recall medicine and change the guidelines for the program was made promptly without the input of the community through a public hearing. We spoke with an inside source (who wished to remain anonymous) from one of the dispensaries that stocked Curaleaf’s flower.
“We believe another registered organization filed a complaint to the DOH that Curaleaf didn’t have their flower ground down to an acceptable size. This year seems to have jaded a lot of people and it just seems like it brought out the worst in everybody when it shouldn’t have. When higher-ups start these pissing matches, I don’t think they realize the impact that it has… In New York City there have been a couple of dispensaries that they’re actually so down and out that they’re only open Thursday through Saturday.” This massive product recall shows that even in the midst of a pandemic, competing companies in the cannabis industry are willing to resort to blowing each other into their regulators. These decisions, both by the Department of Health and the alleged registered organization that filed the complaint, echo the realities of the cutthroat business tactics in this industry. Over 15,000 wholesale units of flower were recalled by the Department of Health, according to Timothy Mitchell, a patient advocate. With a price tag of roughly $1.1 million, the ripples of this regulatory charade are felt by patients and workers alike. While some registered organizations feel the need to fight for a larger share of a market, patients and those working within the cannabis industry are wondering how such a useful product was able to disappear over a technicality. In the legislation, there is no section expressly stating the guidelines for the size of medical cannabis. In fact, 10 NYCRR § 1004.11 only mentions ground cannabis once: It is displayed on a list of approved forms of medical marijuana products. With this level of inconsistency and transparency, many patients like Alicia feel that the program doesn’t work with them in mind.
Recently, the eight weeks ban on ground flower was lifted. “The Department has lifted the quarantine and approved Curaleaf to continue product manufacturing and sales,” a spokesman from the Department of Health said. Despite this, there are still many barriers to achieving access to affordable flower across the state. “Testing turnaround time under the best-case scenario can be three to four weeks. We are pretty sure that the Wadsworth Center is doing 100% of the testing,” said Timothy Mitchell, an advocate who is very familiar with the medical industry. Now with a backlog of thousands of units and only a single testing location, it could take a long time before all New Yorkers can see their medicine back on the shelf. What this series of events shows us is that New York’s medical program can do much better for the patients it serves. Instead of trying to cut others out of the market and monopolize, dispensaries ought to work together, innovate, and create the most positive patient experience. Our medical industry doesn’t have the foundation to handle the intense corporate wars that other industries currently endure.
a more robust set of regulations that focuses on the actual application of the plant with the advice of patients, consumers, and industry professionals. “Patients can expect the same quality flower which will now be ground according to the Department of Health’s new guidelines. Our patient community has been incredibly patient with us and, to show our appreciation, Curaleaf’s ground flower will be sold at a lower price point once it returns to the market,” said Patrik Jonsson, Regional President, Northeast for Curaleaf. The ground flower is slowly being re-released in small batches at Curaleaf’s dispensing locations in the Hudson Valley, Plattsburgh, and Queens this week. From here, patients need to ask more questions and demand more of a program that truly has the potential to be successful.
If we ever expect to legalize and open up the adult-use sector, registered organizations need to focus more on the impact their decisions have on the community. The program needs
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CUOMO COVID-19
& CANNABIS LEGALIZATION BY GEOFF BROWN
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TIMELINE OF NY’S REGULATORY CHANGES REGARDING CANNABIS OVER THE PAST DECADE
Cuomo signs The Compassionate Care Act, Medical Cannabis Legalized
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Medical Cannabis Program Expanded to Include Chronic Pain
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Medical Cannabis Program Expanded to Include PTSD
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Medical Cannabis Program Expanded to Include Opioid Use
As part of the Governor’s State of the State address, Andrew Cuomo(D) announced another proposal to legalize and create an equitable adult-use cannabis program this year. v
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the financial wake of COVID-19. Illinois, a state that legalized cannabis for recreational use just last year, is on pace to see more than $1 billion in combined sales of medical and recreational cannabis products.
Gov. Cuomo stated that one of the many reasons to legalize cannabis is because it brings in tax revenue and NY will be “searching the cupboards for revenue” in
Cannabis legalization has been dropped twice from the NY’s budget proposal after negotiations between Cuomo’s office and the State legislature fell through. The major sticking point is how the tax revenue from cannabis will be spent. Cuomo has now reintroduced another legalization measure in 2021. The proposal would create an office of Cannabis Management to oversee the adult-use (recreational), medical marijuana, and cannabinoid hemp programs.
ov. Cuomo has previously stated that legalizing cannabis could be a key way that NY makes an economic recovery from the pandemic. According to State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon, NY has paid out more than $59 billion in unemployment benefits to over 3.9 million NYers during the COVID-19 crisis. NY has confirmed more than a million cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic and more than 38,000 have died due to the disease.
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Cuomo Recommends Legislative Study on the Impact of Legalizing (recreational) Cannabis
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Department of Health Completes Study and Recommends Legalizing Cannabis citing Economic, Public Health, and Public Safety Benefits
Assembly majority leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes(D), our previous issues’ cover feature, has advocated that tax revenue generated from cannabis should be used to help repair the damage cannabis prohibition has done to minority communities. According to the drug policy alliance, Black and Hispanic people accounted for 75% of NY’s cannabis arrests in 2019 and 93% of arrests in NYC in the first half of 2019. According to Cuomo’s press office, his new proposal would create licensing opportunities and assistance to entrepreneurs in communities of color that have been negatively impacted by the war on drugs.
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Further decriminalization measures passed
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Cuomo Announces Proposal to Legalize and Create an Equitable Adult-use Cannabis Program as Part of the 2021 State of the State Address
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Could Cannabis have a Role in the Fight against COVID-19? BY GEOFF BROWN
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recent study suggests that cannabis strains high
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of a key protein that the SARS-CoV2 virus uses
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peer review), the researchers looked into whether some of
Researchers from the University of Lethbridge, a public college in Alberta Canada, have developed more than 800 cannabis
their CBD-dominant strains were able to down-regulate the expression of the SARS-Cov2 entry protein, Angiotensin-converting Enzyme II (ACE-2). The SARS-CoV2 virus binds to ACE-2 on the surface of cells in our lungs, nose, and upper
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airways. After binding, the virus is able to enter our cells, hijack cellular machinery, and replicate. In a small percentage of individuals, this leads to a complex inflammatory cascade causing severe COVID-19 illness. To conduct the study, the authors obtained 3D tissue models (made to mimic tissues in our airways) and pre-treated them with cytokines to induce inflammation. After that, they exposed the cells to numerous extracts from different strains. They used RNA sequencing and Western Blotting to analyze the expression of ACE-2 and found that a number of their CBD dominant extracts reduced the expression of the ACE-2 receptor in their tissue models. In the discussion of their article, the authors mention that they applied the extracts directly to the tissue media to model medical delivery such as that obtained via a mouthwash, throat gargle, or inhaler/nebulizer. The authors went on to state that the results should not be extrapolated to cannabis smoking because of the findings that tobacco smoking increases ACE-2 expression and is associated with worse outcomes in COVID-19 illness.
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While these findings are certainly exciting and interesting they are only preliminary and were published online without peerreview. The research definitely supports further investigating the role that cannabis and CBD have in modifying ACE-2 expression and the implications this has on COVID-19.
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Legislative Update
BY PATRICK J. HINES OF HODGSON RUSS
Cannabis Wins Big with Voters on 2020 Ballot
Regulators Crack Down on CBD Since the last Cannabuff issue, developments in cannabis reform have come fast and furious. Cannabis legalization was approved by voters in every ballot where it appeared, Governor Cuomo just announced another push for adult-use legalization in New York, and even Congress made some symbolic progress. But if you are in the CBD space, beware recent enforcement efforts targeted at unverified health-based claims.
Cannabis on the Ballot The 2020 election was an across-the-board win for cannabis legalization advocates. Voters in four states (Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota) approved measures to legalize cannabis for adult use, Mississippi legalized medical cannabis, and Oregon became the first state to broadly decriminalize all drug possession and legalize therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms. Moreover, Washington, D.C. approved a ballot measure which decriminalized psychedelics in the District. Therefore, after the 2020 election dust has settled, recreational cannabis is legal in 15 states and the District of Columbia. 20 more states have legalized cannabis for medical use with a doctor’s recommendation. And in fact, only two states currently prohibit non-hemp cannabis for any purpose. The overwhelming popular support for cannabis will not go unnoticed by lawmakers at the state and federal level.
Any remaining holdouts may not become champions for change, but they will be much less likely to stand in opposition.
Who to Watch in 2021 Joe Biden is set to become president on January 20, 2021, and he will be joined in the Capitol by a democrat-controlled Congress. With a united government, some are hopeful that we could see real change at the federal level. This writer remains both hopeful and skeptical. Biden did not campaign on cannabis reform. He has supported decriminalization, but has not come out in support of the MORE Act passed by the House shortly after the election. Biden’s priorities appear to be focused elsewhere, and he is unlikely to spend early political capital on a strong push for cannabis reform. However, that push can still come from elsewhere. Progressive democrats and even some republicans have gained support from the old guard—and Biden will probably not stand in their way. Regardless of what happens at the federal level, we can expect the dominoes to continue to fall at the state level. On January 6, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he plans to make another run at adult-use legalization in New York. While details are sparse at the time of this writing, Cuomo’s announcement indicated that the 2021 proposal will be essentially the same as the one he proposed in 2020. Readers looking for more
know that there is a new sheriff in town for the hemp industry. FTC is a powerful federal agency that, among other things, investigates and enforces federal laws governing deceptive and unfair business practices. They recently set their sights on six different sellers of CBD-containing products for allegedly making unsupported claims about the ability of CBD to treat cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Several were ordered to pay monetary judgments in addition to ceasing their health-based claims.
analysis of that proposal should check out my column from the Spring 2020 issue. Other states most likely to expand their programs to adult use are Connecticut, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Virginia. In each of those states, senior lawmakers and governors expect formal consideration this year.
Beware the Administrative State “Legal” cannabis does not mean “unregulated” cannabis. While the CBD space can sometimes feel like the Wild West, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently let everyone
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WNY Cannabis Business Directory CANNABIS & RELATED BUSINESSES LOCATED IN WESTERN NEW YORK MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES The Botanist
192 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 322-4411
MedMen
6850 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221 (716) 954-8276
Verilife
25 N Pointe Pkwy #30, Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 210-9496
Columbia Care
The Kokoro Way at Walden Galleria 1 Galleria Drive TH150A, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 930-4073
The Kokoro Way East Aurora
712 Main St, East Aurora, NY 14052 (716) 930-4073
Sativa Remedy
19 Main St, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 260-1324
Vitality CBD
67 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201 (866) 667-2113
Jarod Masci, MD of Landmark Health Systems 387 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 462-0284
Nerfis Elminowski, DNP-BC of Adult Health DNP PC 2234 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 331-3322
Sherry Verostko-Slazak, ANP-BC of Advanced Integrative Care
8207 Main Street, Suite 7-8, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716)-277-0267
3191 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217 716) 768-2020
HEAD SHOPS & GLASS RETAILERS (FOR TOBACCO USE ONLY)
1150 University Ave Bldg 5 Suite 7, Rochester, NY 1460 (585) 242-0203
Your CBD Store Depew
Art of Glass Smoke Shop on Delaware
HEMP-CBD RETAILERS
Your CBD Store Hamburg
200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14615 (585) 678-8390
FP Wellness
Bison Botanics
1100 Military Rd Unit 1, Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 259-9001
Buffalo Botanicals
Derby, NY 14047, US (716)-200-7459
Buffalo Hemp Supply
Your CBD Store Kenmore
5319 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 393-3400
4154 McKinley Pkwy Suite 800, Blasdell, NY 14219 (716) 649-1940
Your CBD Store Williamsville
8070 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 458-0075
Your CBD Store Irondequoit
19 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 401-9634
1971 East Ridge Road, Irondequoit, NY 14622 (585) 978-7441
Buffalo Sport & Spine
Your CBD Store East Rochester
100 College Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 1422 (716) 626-0093
Flowered Wellness
3911 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 662-1795
Happy Shack Oils & More
6989 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051 (716) 428-3340
129 W Commercial St, East Rochester, NY 14445 (585) 485-0105
NIRA Physician Formulated CBD (located in Dent Tower)
3980 Sheridan Drive First Floor, East Wing, Amherst, NY 14226 (716) 466-6363
One Hemp Holistics
The Kokoro Way Tonawanda
2023 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (716) 362-9499
The Kokoro Way Clarence
MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRACTITIONERS
1856 Colvin Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 930-4073
10255 Main St #2, Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 930-4073
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3497 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 (716) 712-5347
Art of Glass Smoke Shop on the Boulevard
3154 Niagara Falls Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14228 (716) 712-5347
Buff City Smoke Shop
88 Lisbon Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 464-3851
California Dreamin’ Smoke Shop 7806 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 716) 276-8714
Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on Elmwood
476 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222 (716) 881-1100
Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on the Boulevard
1594 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 831-8273
Cloud 9 Smokes & Vapors on Hertel 1567 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 836-1111
Decades Psychedelic Daze
2895 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14224 (716) 677-0311
Decades Too
6053 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 681-4420
Decades III
2855 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 322-5631
Decades Hamburg
4514 Camp Rd, Hamburg, NY 14075 (716) 202-1953
GlassRoots
12 Center Street, Batavia, NY 14020 585-376-2322
Golden Pipe Smoke Shop Cheektowaga
3770 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14215 (716) 833-7473
Golden Pipe Smoke Shop Lackawanna
Shoot the Moon Headshop & Wholesale
2273 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 (716) 462-2605
Smoke World Smoke & Vape Shop
1050 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 931-5545
Tasty Clouds Vape & Smoke Shop
5989 Transit Rd, East Amherst, NY 14051 (716) 428-5730
Headspace Glass & Gifts Orchard Park
11 Commercial St, Angola, NY 14006 (716) 549-0393
Buffalo Roots Hydroponics & Organics 3231 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 240-9075
2928 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 677-9663
Anchor Farms
4204 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 634-8290
22nd Century Group, Inc
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716-270-1523
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Eden Agricultural Resources Farm In Peace 716-560-9584
4212 Union Rd, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 428-3567
Hempstead Kitchen
Prism Smoke Shop
Plant Science Laboratories
1079 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 671-8006
649 Wyoming Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 (716) 836-9520
Shake N Daze
Spoth Farms
5150 Broadway, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 257-8138
HYDROPONICS STORES
Harvest Moon Hydroponics
716-628-5257
Shake N Daze Depew
Biotrax Testing Laboratories
HEMP RESEARCH PARTNERS (FARMERS & PROCESSORS)
Local Smoke Shop
929 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 257-8138
800-447-4634
Green Zone Hydroponics
Buffalo Fermentation
Oasis Smoke Shop
KannaMill
3400 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 398-5605
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