NYS OCM SEE Applicant Assistance Registration Form

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Please fill this form out. Someone will be in contact to schedule an appoint (in-person or on-line).

NYS OCM Licensing Info – https://cannabis.ny.gov/licensing
FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/10/adult-use-application-faq.pdf
Sample Application (Microbusiness)- https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/adult-use-cannabis-license-application-form-walkthrough-1.1.pdf

The journey through New York State Adult-Use Cannabis License Applications will have between 2 and 4 parts including:

Primary License Application – https://cannabis.ny.gov/licensing
Adult-Use Cultivator FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/au-cultivator-license-overview
Adult-Use Processor FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/au-processor-license-overview
Adult-Use Distributor FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/au-distributor-license-overview
Adult-Use Retail Dispensary FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/au-retail-license-overview
Adult-Use Microbusiness FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/au-microbusiness-license-overview
Social and Economic Equity (SEE) Certification (Optional) FAQ – https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/10/au-seeapplicants_1.pdf
Full Info – https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/nys-see-plan-english.pdf
True Parties of Interest (TPI) Disclosures https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/10/au-tpi.pdf
Location and Operations Section (Optional)
- Location Map – https://www.albanyny.gov/2095/Cannabis-Legalization
- Notification to municipality form – https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/notice-to-municipalities-form.pdf

Priority shall be given to applications that demonstrate that an applicant is in one of the following SEE groups:

Individual from a Community Disproportionately Impacted – https://docs-ocm.ny.gov/CDI.html
Distressed farmer
Service-disabled veteran-owned business
Minority-owned businesses
Women-owned businesses

Extra priority shall be given to applications that demonstrate that an applicant meets all of the following:

Is a member of a community disproportionately impacted by the enforcement of cannabis prohibition; – https://docs-ocm.ny.gov/CDI.html
Has an income lower than eighty percent (80%) of the median income of the county in which the applicant resides; and – https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/what-income-do-i-show-to-receive-extra-priority.pdf
Was convicted of a cannabis-related offense prior to the effective date of the MRTA, or had a parent, guardian, child, spouse, or dependent, or was a dependent of an individual who, prior to March 31, 2021, was convicted of a cannabis-related offense. – https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/09/how-to-get-proof-of-conviction-documents_0.pdf

SEE applicants will be asked to identify all SEE groups they qualify for during the application and will be pooled based on the license type sought, SEE certification, and provisional status. After the application window closes, applications will be randomly queued (ordered) in their distinct pools.

STANDARD LIST OF DOCUMENTS:

General Application Documentation:
*You may need additional documentation based on your License Type & Personal Situation

Proof of Citizenship (Drivers License)
Proof of Business (Articles of Organization)
FEIN Number
2023 Business Tax Returns

SEE Application Documentation: 1 or More of the following:

Proof of Address for CDI Compliance
Proof of SDVOB Ownership
Proof of Majority Minority Ownership
Proof of Majority Woman Ownership
Proof of Distressed Farmer

SEE Application Extra Priority Documentation: All 3 Required:

Proof of Address for CDI Compliance
Proof of Income less then 80% of Median Income
Proof of Conviction

TPI Information:

Proof of Citizenship (Drivers License)
Fingerprint Background Check (Ask for Wet Prints)
2023 Personal Tax Returns
Proof of Capitalization (Bank Statements)
Capitalization Table

Let’s Get Started!

Member Registration

Company Information

License Information

True Parties of Interest (TPI) Information