Documentation regarding orders to destroy cannabis plants

Dear Sean Teehan:
This message acknowledges receipt of your request. Your request was received in this office on 2/17/2023 and given the reference number R000162-021723 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

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New York State Office of Cannabis Management Records Access Office

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RE: FOIL Records Request of February 17, 2023., Reference # R000162-021723.
Dear Sean Teehan,
The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a FOIL request from you on February 17, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area to identify records that are responsive to your request and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.   Due to the volume of records located, the review of agency records is ongoing at this time. A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached April 18 , 2023.  We will notify you if the program area should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request. If you require additional information or wish to discuss this matter further, you can contact us at foil@ocm.ny.gov. (mailto:foil@ocm.ny.gov) Thank you for your patience as we work to respond to this request. Best, New York State Office of Cannabis Management E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov (mailto:Foil@ocm.ny.gov) Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

RE: FOIL Records Request created on February 17, 2023, Reference # R000162-021723

Dear Sean,

The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a public records request from you on February 17, 2023. You requested the following:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

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In reference to your records request, I require additional time to respond. This is due to the unexpected large number of responsive records and based on the need to gather and determine whether any of the information requested is statutorily exempt from disclosure.
Accordingly, I estimate that by 4/18/2023, I will mail you copies of the responsive records.
Charges may apply for copies of responsive records. If there is a charge, I will provide an invoice that is due upon receipt.

Thank you for your patience in awaiting this information.

Sincerely,

NO STAFF ASSIGNED
FOIL Records

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RE: FOIL Records Request of February 17, 2023., Reference # R000162-021723.
Dear Sean Teehan,
The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a FOIL request from you on February 17, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

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Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.
A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by May 16, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.
Records Access Office
New York State Office of Cannabis Management
E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov (mailto:Foil@ocm.ny.gov)
Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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RE: FOIL Records Request of February 17, 2023., Reference # R000162-021723.
Dear Sean Teehan,
The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a FOIL request from you on February 17, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing. A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by June 6, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request. Records Access Office New York State Office of Cannabis Management E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov (mailto:Foil@ocm.ny.gov) Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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RE: FOIL Records Request of February 17, 2023., Reference # R000162-021723.
Dear Sean Teehan,
The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a FOIL request from you on February 17, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

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If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact my office at 518-491-5185.
Sincerely,
Rashied H McDuffie,
Deputy General Counsel & FOIL Records Access Officer
New York State Office of Cannabis Management
1220 Washington Avenue
Harriman State Office Campus, Bldg 9, 4th Fl
Albany, NY 12226
rashied.mcduffie@ocm.ny.gov (mailto:rashied.mcduffie@ocm.ny.gov)
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Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.

A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by June 27, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request. Records Access Office New York State Office of Cannabis Management E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov (mailto:Foil@ocm.ny.gov) Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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RE: FOIL Records Request of February 17, 2023., Reference # R000162-021723.
Dear Sean Teehan,
The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a FOIL request from you on February 17, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request,  and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.
A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by July 25, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.
Records Access Office
New York State Office of Cannabis Management
E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov
Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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RE: FOIL Records Request of February 17, 2023., Reference # R000162-021723.
Dear Sean Teehan,
The NYS Office of Cannabis Management received a FOIL request from you on February 17, 2023. Your request mentioned: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request, and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law. Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.
A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by August 22, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.
Records Access Office
New York State Office of Cannabis Management
E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov
Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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This correspondence is in reference to your request for records under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), received by this office seeking:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request,  and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.

A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by September 12, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.

Records Access Office

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov

Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Stanley De La Cruz, Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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This correspondence is in reference to your request for records under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), received by this office seeking:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request,   and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.

A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by September 26, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.

Records Access Office

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov
Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: General Counsel, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, PO Box 2071 Albany, NY 12220

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This correspondence is in reference to your request for records under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), received by this office seeking:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request,    and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.

A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by October 24, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.

Records Access Office

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov
Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: General Counsel, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, PO Box 2071 Albany, NY 12220

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This correspondence is in reference to your Freedom of Information Law request seeking:
"To Whom It May Concern:  Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:  Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.  Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."  If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.  Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.  The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.  In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.  Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.  Sincerely,  Sean Teehan  Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/ Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request, and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.

A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by December 6, 2023, we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.

Records Access Office

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov

Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.

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This correspondence is in reference to your Freedom of Information Law request seeking:
"To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any and all communications sent to licensed Conditional Adult-Use Cultivators directing them to destroy crops after failed laboratory testing from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023.

Any and all communications sent to OCM from NYS independent testing labs regarding failed cannabis testing specific to licensed CAUCs from the time period July 1, 2022 through Feb. 16, 2023. For example, a communication alerting OCM that "Cultivator JOHN DOE FARMS LLC failed its second full-panel test."

If this information is available in an electronic database, I would prefer it delivered that way.

Please note that owner names, addresses, phone numbers, and other personal information has already been made public through the NYS Department of Agriculture Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program, and as such, I would ask that you do not take extra time to redact that information.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sean Teehan

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate Department program area(s) to identify documents that are responsive to your request, and which may be made available pursuant to all applicable provisions of the Freedom of Information Law.  Due to the volume of records located and the complexity of the review required, the review of agency records is ongoing.

A determination as to whether your request is granted or denied will be reached by March 27, 2024 we will notify you in writing if the responsible program area(s) should require additional time to locate, assemble, and review documents that may be responsive to your request.

Records Access Office

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

E-mail: Foil@ocm.ny.gov

Under Public Officer’s Law you may appeal a FOIL determination. If you desire to submit an appeal, you must do so within 30 days of the written response to your FOIL request. Please include a copy of the original request for records, the FOIL Request Number, and a copy of the FOIL response letter you received along with your appeal letter to: Records Access Appeals Officer, Office of Cannabis Management, Harriman State Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9, 4th Floor, Albany, New York 12226.