Cannabis Employee Drug Testing: 7 Critical Rules [2026]
Can you drug test dispensary staff? Cannabis employee drug testing is allowed in Illinois but largely barred in New York. 7 critical rules for operators in 2026.
New York Cannabis Showcase Events: 7 Costly Traps
New York cannabis showcase events let licensed dispensaries sell off-site, but OCM permit, sales, and venue rules trip up growers. Here are 7 costly traps.
New York Cannabis TPI Rules: When a Vendor Looks Like an Owner
New York cannabis TPI rules can turn a vendor into an owner fast. Learn the 10/50/250 test, red flags, and how to structure deals in 2026.
New York CAURD Delivery License: Guidelines and Expectations
If you’re a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensee in New York, it’s important to be aware of the regulations governing delivery operations. On May 9, 2023, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in New York gave notification of Guidance for CAURD license holders that want to start with delivery licensing. In this blog post, […]
Navigating True Party of Interest in New York Cannabis: A Guide for Business Owners
What is the true party of interest in New York cannabis? In New York’s cannabis industry, a True Party of Interest (TPI) is defined as an individual or entity with an ownership interest, financial interest, control, or contractual entitlement in the applicant. The rules and regulations require the disclosure of all TPIs, including spouses and […]
How to Apply for a New York Cannabis License
Applying for a New York Cannabis License The Office of Cannabis Management Cannabis Control Board (CCB) of New York has applications for cannabis adult use licenses. We will examine what we know about the rules and regulations for the business license application process in NY. We base this information on the regulations for Conditional Adult-Use […]
New York CAURD License Application
New York Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) License 150 CAURD licenses for qualified Justice Involved applicants will be issued in New York by the Office of Cannabis Management. These dispensary licenses are going to be awarded only to eligible individuals pursuant to Section 116 of the rules. These are the only New York dispensaries […]
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License Limits in New York Cannabis
New York adults can legally possess and use cannabis starting March 31, 2021. Public smoking of cannabis is not allowed and it remains illegal to drive while under the influence of cannabis. New Yorkers 21 and older can possess up to three ounces of cannabis flower or its equivalent in concentrated form, as well as […]
New York Social Equity License for Cannabis
New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational cannabis after a campaign that lasted various years. On March 31st, 2021, the state of New York legalized adult-use cannabis by signing the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). The MRTA established provisions to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework for medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp. The […]