In this Buffalo News report on proposed changes to New York’s cannabis regulations, Scott Mazza, co-founder and COO of Vitality CBD, warns that allowing large, out-of-state medical marijuana operators to enter the adult-use market early would undermine small and emerging local businesses. Mazza frames the policy shift as a reversal of earlier state commitments meant to give farmers, social-equity licensees, and independent operators time to establish themselves before facing corporate competition. His comments situate the issue as one of regulatory fairness, market integrity, and long-term sustainability for New York’s cannabis industry.

The Buffalo News covers the early scramble among small businesses to enter New York’s legal cannabis market. Scott Mazza of Vitality CBD shares insights on regulatory uncertainty and retail positioning, reinforcing the brand’s presence at the forefront of local cannabis entrepreneurship.