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HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Cannabis cultivators were set to implement a seed-to-sale tracking system, to ensure cannabis products do not enter the illicit market. NEWS10 got an inside look at one operation and has the latest on where the tracking system stands for manufacturers.
Hudson Cannabis hosted a tour and gave the media and elected officials an inside look at its farm and facilities and illustrated how they use every part of the plant, multiple times.
Chief Operating Officer Lucas Seymour gave the tour, from the fields to the processing and extraction facilities.
But the smooth operations have hit some snags recently. The Office of Cannabis Management was set to roll out its seed-to-sale tracking system on August 1 but…
“We received one email several days after the deadline saying that it was paused. We got more information from the software partners that we have saying that something was coming and there’s changes. But we essentially received one email saying that the program was paused and that we would get more information and that’s all we’ve received so far,” said Seymour.
With the seed-to-sale tracking system delayed indefinitely, it leaves Hudson Cannabis in a holding pattern, unsure of what the next step is.
“It’s not just us putting tags on plants. There’s a lot of third-party integrations that have to happen with different software and different systems that we use, where that API has to be given to those operators and they need months to prepare before they’re ready to do what they need to do. So, it already has felt like it’s dragged on much longer than it should’ve and we’re definitely preparing for that drag to continue,” said Seymour.
He said they bought their BioTrack tags before the deadline but said it remains unclear if they will be able to use them. Two cannabis tech companies, BioTrack and Metrc, recently announced a merger. Seymour speculated that could have something to do with the delays but should not have an impact on how the business operate.
When asked if the delays stem from the recent notifications sent to 152 dispensaries – that said they needed to relocate – Seymour said…
“All of these licenses tie together,” said Seymour. “Our license would be at risk if we aren’t complying with the track and trace regulations. So obviously that’s our number one goal. And if our licenses are at risk, so is our ability to supply products to dispensaries. And on the other side, if their licenses are at risk for being out of compliance, for one reason or another, and they have to shut or move then that would drastically impact our business.”
He said the worst-case scenario would be changes without the information or time needed to act on those changes. He’s keeping an eye on what’s next.
“It’s unfortunate that we are in that situation and we’re just going to wait for more information,” said Seymour.
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Carina Dominguez
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