Aaron Alexis was on the verge of opening his dispensary, Hand in Bush, in Bed-Stuy, after waiting two and a half years for a conditional retail license. Just as he was preparing to launch, he received a notice from the Office of Cannabis Management indicating that his chosen location was now ineligible due to state regulations regarding its proximity to schools. This unexpected change dashed his hopes and left him feeling depressed and uncertain about the future of his business, prompting him to pause his efforts.
Aaron Alexis had invested two and a half years into obtaining a Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary license to open his dispensary in Bed-Stuy, only to face an abrupt setback. A letter from the Office of Cannabis Management informed him that new regulations deem his storefront location too close to schools, making it nonviable. Alexis expressed feelings of depression and hopelessness regarding the situation, pausing all efforts on the business while contemplating his next steps.
After receiving the letter from the OCM, Aaron Alexis stated, "I've been pretty depressed. I definitely feel very hopeless. Usually, I've been active, working to open the business." This statement captures his emotional turmoil and the impact of the situation on his motivation.
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