Last verified: March 2026

Official Government Resources

• Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) — Primary regulatory agency
• Cannabis Control Board (CCB) — Policy-setting board, meeting schedule
• OCM License Application Portal — Apply for and manage licenses
• Metrc New York — Seed-to-sale tracking system
• OCM Enforcement — Enforcement actions and compliance guidance

Trade Associations

• Cannabis Association of New York (CANY) — State trade association representing licensed operators
• New York Cannabis Growers and Processors Association — Representing cultivators and manufacturers
• National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) — National trade group with NY chapter

Advocacy Organizations

• NORML New York — Cannabis policy reform advocacy
• Drug Policy Alliance — The organization that helped draft the MRTA
• Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition — Advocacy for equity in cannabis regulation
• Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) — National legalization advocacy

Legal Resources

Cannabis law in New York is complex and evolving. Cannabis-specialized attorneys can help with licensing applications, compliance, real estate, employment law, and dispute resolution. Several law firms in New York City and Albany specialize in cannabis regulatory practice.

Banking and Financial Services

Federal banking restrictions remain a challenge for cannabis businesses. Some credit unions and community banks in New York have begun offering accounts to licensed cannabis operators. The SAFE Banking Act and potential federal rescheduling could significantly improve banking access.

Companion Sites

• TryCannabis.org — Comprehensive cannabis education and research
• CannabisTravel.org — Cannabis travel guide
• CannabisDependence.org — Cannabis use disorder resources