Special Legislative Session for the Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) program.

Dear Petitioners,

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits! I am writing to share an exciting initiative that holds immense potential for our community. It is my pleasure to introduce the Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) and request your support in codifying it into statute.

CAURD represents a progressive step forward in ensuring responsible and controlled access to adult-use recreational cannabis. This initiative brings numerous benefits to our community, touching upon various aspects that contribute to our collective well-being. Allow me to outline a few key reasons why codifying CAURD into statute is essential:

1. Economic Growth:
2. Public Health and Safety:
3. Social Equity:
4. Tax Revenue for Community Programs:
5. Regulation and Control:

Without codifying CAURD into statute, the regulations governing adult-use recreational dispensaries could be subject to frequent changes or even reversal. By establishing it as a statutory law, we guarantee stability, consistency, and effective governance, ensuring that the industry operates within a well-defined framework.

There are hundreds of families facing real financial loss or worse; the prospect of bankruptcy due to their reliance on this deeply troubled business initiative. This program was designed with the intention of correcting some of the harm inflicted on the applicants through the prohibition of cannabis but we now find ourselves in a position where we are being harmed anew. While the conditional cultivators and processors were modified into the MRTA we, the justice-involved, have been neglected and left exposed to great harm.

In conclusion, I kindly request your support in codifying CAURD into statute for the betterment of our community. This initiative not only presents a tremendous opportunity for economic growth but also prioritizes public health, social equity, and community development. Together, we can build a brighter future that embraces responsible cannabis use and reaps the manifold benefits that CAURD offers.

Please extend your support by signing this petition and then share it with your local Senator & Assembly Leader.
Here is a list of emails provided below:

Democratic Senators Below

Joseph P. Addabbo Jr
[email protected]
Jamaal Bailey
[email protected]
Neil D Breslin
[email protected]
Jabari Brisport
[email protected]
Brouk, Samra G
[email protected]
Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Patricia M
[email protected]
Chu, Iwen
[email protected]
Cleare, Cordell
[email protected]
Comrie, Leroy G., Jr
[email protected]
Cooney, Jeremy A
[email protected]
Felder, Simcha
[email protected]
Fernandez, Nathalia
[email protected]
Gianaris, Michael N.
[email protected]
Gonzalez, Kristen S.
[email protected]
Gounardes, Andrew S.
[email protected]
Harckham, Peter B.
[email protected]
Hinchey, Michelle
[email protected]
Hoylman-Sigal, Brad
[email protected]
Jackson, Robert
[email protected]
Kavanagh, Brian
[email protected]
Krueger, Liz
[email protected]
Liu, John C.
[email protected]
Mannion, John W.
[email protected]
Martinez, Monica R.
[email protected]
May, Rachel
[email protected]
Mayer, Shelley B.
[email protected]
Myrie, Zellnor Y.
[email protected]
Parker, Kevin S.
[email protected]
Persaud, Roxanne J.
[email protected]
Ramos, Jessica
[email protected]
Rivera, Gustavo
[email protected]
Ryan, Sean M.
[email protected]
Salazar, Julia
[email protected]
Sanders, James, Jr.
[email protected]
Scarcella-Spanton, Jessica
[email protected]
Sepulveda, Luis R
[email protected]
Serrano, Jose M.
[email protected]
Skoufis, James
[email protected]
Stavisky, Toby Ann
[email protected]
Stewart-Cousins, Andrea
[email protected]
Thomas, Kevin M.
[email protected]
Webb, Lea E
[email protected]

Assembly Leaders Below:

Carl E. Heastie
[email protected]
Crystal D. Peoples-Stokes
[email protected]
Helene E. Weinstein
[email protected]
Phil Ramos
[email protected]
Vivian E. Cook
[email protected]
Jeffrion L. Aubry
[email protected]
Alicia Hyndman
[email protected]
Al Taylor
[email protected]
Michaelle C. Solages
[email protected]
Charles D. Fall
[email protected]
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
[email protected]
Inez E. Dickens
[email protected]
Simcha Eichenstein
[email protected]
Jonathan G. Jacobson
[email protected]
Kenny Burgos
[email protected]
Chris Burdick
[email protected]
William Colton
[email protected]
Monica P. Wallace
[email protected]
Nader J. Sayegh
[email protected]
Sarah Clark
[email protected]
Karines Reyes
[email protected]
William A. Barclay
[email protected]
Andy Goodell
[email protected]
Mary Beth Walsh
[email protected]
Joseph M. Giglio
[email protected]
Stephen Hawley
[email protected]
Philip A. Palmesano
[email protected]
Ken Blankenbush
[email protected]
Karl Brabenec
[email protected]
David DiPietro
[email protected]
Robert Smullen
[email protected]
Michael J. Norris
[email protected]
Michael Reilly
[email protected]
Brian Manktelow
[email protected]
David G. McDonough
[email protected]
Chris Tague
[email protected]
Angelo J. Morinello
[email protected]
Brian D. Miller
[email protected]
Michael J. Fitzpatrick
[email protected]
Doug Smith
[email protected]
Edward P. Ra
[email protected]

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Warm regards,

New York CAURD Coalition