CNY farm vying for medical marijuana license
Utica (WSYR-TV) - We have at least six months before medical marijuana will be legally dispensed in New York, but dozens of business owners are throwing their hats in the ring.
Earlier today, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente took a tour of Brightwaters Farms in Utica.
It is one of the businesses hoping to get one of five state licenses, which will allow the farm to legally grow medical marijuana.
"When you look at what this can do for people in need, for people with medical issues, why wouldn't you support it?" says Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente.
Brightwaters is one of the largest greenhouse operations in the northeast, with 60 acres of land that includes one million feet of greenhouse space.
The farm currently grows vegetables and plants, but the owner wants to start growing marijuana.
"We have five acres here ready to expand if required," says Anthony Quintal,...
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