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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