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In Variscite ruling, Dormant Commerce Clause comes for New York’s in-state conviction preference for cannabis licenses

Alex Malyshev and Sarah Ganley of the Firm’s Cannabis industry group discuss a court decision holding that the Dormant Commerce Clause applies to the recreational cannabis market, thus prohibiting New York from privileging its residents when awarding licenses to cannabis businesses.

Authors:

Alexander G. Malyshev, Partner 
Email:malyshev@clm.com 

Sarah H. Ganley, Associate
Email: ganley@clm.com