Brendan J. Lyons reports for the Times Union that on July 19 the state Cannabis Control Board is expected to allow cannabis sales at fairs, festivals, concerts, and other events. New York legalized cannabis sales over two years ago, but the Cannabis Control Board has not been able to get many stores open throughout the state. So far, only 20 stores are open in New York. Locally, the nearest is in Rensselaer County. Growers, processors, and retail license holders would get a cut of the proceeds from event sales, under the proposal. Dozens of farmers who received conditional licenses to grow the first cannabis crops for New York’s retail market have been stuck with thousands of pounds of product because of the state's slow rollout of stores. Assemblyperson Donna A. Lupardo, chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, said, "I am anxious... to see what rules will need to be followed, hoping they are not too complicated or onerous," Lupardo said of the sales at events. "I would urge the (state Office of Cannabis Management) to move as quickly as possible to help alleviate the cannabis over-supply problem and encourage the governor to greenlight the tribal nations bill.” If approved, it is unclear when cannabis sales at events will begin. Read more about this story in the Times Union.