New York Cannabis united
NYCU is a dedicated coalition of cannabis reform and advocacy organizations, trade associations, businesses, farmers, aspiring entrepreneurs, patients, and concerned community members.
NYCU partners with local officials, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to provide information and guidance for the critical decisions that impact both the cannabis industry and residents of New York.
NYCU Public Comment PSA
Whether you plan to participate in New York’s upcoming legal markets or not, we’re asking for your participation in public comment periods.
Foley Hoag Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations Summary
Click this link to read Foley Hoag summary of the Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations which are open for public comment until February 13th, 2023
Deadline
February 13th
CALLS TO ACTION
Ready to voice your opinion and take a stand for a just and equitable cannabis marketplace in New York State? Here are some resources to get you started:
Foley Hoag Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations Summary
Click this link to read Foley Hoag summary of the Adult-Use Cannabis Regulations which are open for public comment until February 13th, 2023
NYCU Public Comment Template
You can use this to write and submit your comments to the Office of Cannabis Management via email or mail at the addresses below until the posted dates.
NYCU Public Comment Tips
You can read this guide to better understand the public comment process
NYCU PSA Digital Toolkit Vol. 4
Share with your network and urge them to participate in these public comment periods on proposed cannabis regulations for New York State!
Current Regulatory Public Comment Periods
Cannabis Laboratories REVISED Regulations (Laboratory Oversight) (Part 130)
Public comment until January 23rd, 2023
The REVISED regulations are a available for public comment until January 23rd, 2023. Read the Regulations via the button below.
Adult-Use Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising Regulations REVISED Rules (Part 128 & 129)
Public comment until January 30th, 2023
The REVISED regulations are available for public comment until January 30th, 2023. Read the Regulations via the button below.
Violations, Hearings, and Enforcement PROPOSED Regulations (Part 133)
Public comment until February 6th, 2023
The PROPOSED regulations are available for public comment until February 6th, 2023. Read the Regulations via the button below.
Adult Use Cannabis PROPOSED Regulations (Part 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 131)
Public comment until February 13th, 2023
The REVISED regulations are available for public comment until February 13th, 2023. Read the Regulations via the button below.
Cannabis Laboratories: Emergency Lab Testing Regulations Readoption (Laboratory Oversight) (Part 130)
Public comment until April 12th, 2023
The PROPOSED regulations are available for public comment until April 12th, 2023 Read the Regulations via the button below.
Frequently Asked Question
What is a Conditional License?
New York’s conditional adult-use dispensary licenses are temporary licenses only available for “justice involved” applicants. This includes those who have had a cannabis-related offense or have an immediate family member with a cannabis related offense, who have experience owning and operating a business.
Who is eligible?
An individual, or an entity with one or more individuals that are “Justice-Involved,” meaning individuals who were convicted of a marijuana-related offense in New York prior to March 31, 2021; or had a parent, legal guardian, child, spouse, or dependent who was convicted of a marijuana-related offense in New York before March 31, 2021
What is a Public Comment?
When a government agency proposes a new rule or regulation, members of the public — including private citizens and organizations — are given the opportunity to submit a comment, raising concerns that the government must address before the rule or regulation becomes law. There is only a short window to submit a public comment; by providing these resources we hope to encourage as many people as possible to raise their voices to advance cannabis regulations that reflect the fundamental values of equity, access, and inclusion enshrined in New York’s Cannabis Law.
What is the Office of Cannabis Management?
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is the state agency responsible for building the regulatory structure that will govern New York’s legal cannabis industry and overseeing the issuance of licenses for the cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis to New York businesses. To learn more, visit https://cannabis.ny.gov.
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