ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) —The New York State Office of Cannabis Management filed multiple charges against Omnium Health, a licensed cannabis processor and distributor, for allegedly letting unlicensed businesses illegally operate under its legal license. This alleged "rent-a-license" or "reverse licensing" scheme sparked a statewide recall of all products under the Omnium banner.

Stephen Geskey, OCM's Deputy Executive Director of Labs, Compliance, and Licensing, said "This is a textbook example of reverse licensure." The alleged violations include: • Aiding and abetting unlicensed processing • Material misrepresentation • Failure to disclose substantial changes in business operations

On Monday, OCM issued a notice of pleading against Omnium Health, also known as Omnium Canna. That no

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