NYS CANNABIS INDUSTRY RESOURCES
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Interested in joining the rapidly growing NYS Cannabis Industry?
At HIGH VIBE NEW YORK, we are dedicated to ensuring equal access for all. Not only the access to products in the legal market, but to equal access to the information, education, and opportunities currently available. We've gathered a selection of resources that can assist you in educating yourself and your community, as well as preparing for new opportunities within the industry.
MRTA (Marijuana Retail Taxation Act)
The MRTA, also known as the Marijuana Retail Taxation Act is a crucial component to the Legalization of Recreational Adult-Use Cannabis. The Bill passed on March 31st, 2021, setting forth the vision for NYS cannabis, establishing a regulatory framework aimed toward SOCIAL EQUITY access, within a multi-tiered "NYS Cannabis Eco-system". Revisions have been made since then, and will continue to be made in the better interest of the public. Let this document become the start to your NYS cannabis industry journey.
Governing Agency
When the Bill for the MRTA passed on March 31st, 2021, Ligislation established the OCM (Office of Cannabis Management) as the regulatory body in charge of the licensing, regulation, enforcement and "Social Equity" program development in the NYS market. This is done via the CCB (Cannabis Control Board) and the CAB (Cannabis Advisory Board).
What's In The Law?
Understanding the Law is a skillset required in navigating the NYS cannabis space not just as a potential stake holder, but also as a responsible consumer. It's important to know "what's in the law", wether you're purchasing, carrying, storing or consuming cannabis products, ignorance to the law is not admissible in court when you find yourself breaking the law.
- Things you need to know about Adult-Use legalization can be found here.
- Learn facts about personal possession, home cultivation, and potential penalties here.
- Local Government Fact-sheet.
- Adult-Use Cannabis & The Workplace.
- Cannabis Delivery Fact-sheet.
Social Equity
As a Social Equity brand, at HIGH VIBE we are relentless in educating our members about opportunities in the growing NYS cannabis industry. We are committed to bridging the gap between the NYS cannabis market and under-served communities, granting equal access and industry market share. The Office of Cannabis Management is currently offering a wide array of Resources, Lower Application Fee's, and Application Priority to Applicants who qualify under SEE (Social and Economic Equity). Take a look at the information and fact sheets below.
- Social and Economic Equity Fact Sheet.
- Extra Priority Income Sheet.
- CDI (Community Disproportionately Impacted) verification Tool/Map.
Here's a list of Community Base Organizations who help SEE Applicants via the OCM Technical Assistance Program. Get help with the high technical and document-intensive application process at NO-COST:
Harlem Business Alliance
Email: info@hbany.org
Phone: 212-665-7010
Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY
Email: fjarvis@bmcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 212-776-6544
Lehman College Cannabis Workforce & Business Development Program
Email: martha.mcdermott@lehman.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-960-4684
SUNY Broome Entrepreneurship Assistance Center
Email: eac@sunybroome.edu
Phone: 607-777-4022
SUNY Cobleskill Institute for Rural Vitality
Email: institute@cobleskill.edu
Phone: 518-255-4053
Adult-Use General Application Overview
Applying for a NYS Cannabis Business license may seem difficult and may be easily discouraging to some. Being prepared to apply makes a big difference, so understanding the application process and what you need always helps, Take a look at a general application overview here.
For a comprehensive overview of the General licensing process check out the Licensing Fact sheet.
Licensing - Category Overview & Licenseing Fee's
Application periods for all Adult-Use License type except for the Type 3 Adult-Use Processing License, are currently closed. For an overview of each license type please see below.
- All Adult-Use License Type Fact sheet.
CLOSED:
- Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License Overview.
- Adult-Use Cultivator License Overview.
- Adult-Use Processor License Overview.
- Adult-Use Distributor License Overview.
- Adult-Use Microbusiness License Overview.
OPEN: (Rolling Basis)
-Adult-Use Processor License Type-3.
TBA:
- Adult-Use On-site Consumption License.
- Adult-Use Delivery License.
- Adult-Use Nursery License
- Adult-Use Cooperative License.
FEES:
Medical Cannbis Program
The NYS medical Cannabis Program, is a program for any NYS resident who may qualify to become a medical cannabis patient. Becoming a medical patient not only allows you access to products from medical dispensaries, but the benefit of growing in your own home . Below is information regarding the NYS medical cannabis program, alongside medical providers and the list of qualifying diagnosis which deems a patient eligible for medical cannabis.
- Medical Cannabis Program 101
- Cannabis Healthcare Providers
- Medical Cannabis Patient Brochure
Consumer Knowledge/Education
Educational Opportunities & Workforce Training
As the NYS Cannabis industry continues to grow more of our institutions are leaning toward providing certified courses and continuing education programs that offer Cannabis industry knowledge to better prepare you for the growing workforce and develop experience. Below is just a few of the many resources NYS has to offer.
- Sign up for Cannabis Workforce Initiative free cost training here.
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NYS Department of Labor: