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- 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
- 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
In addition to AUCC and AUCP licenses that are eligible for transition, the Office estimates that over 1,000 licenses in the licensing application window opening on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, including provisional and final licenses may be issued. These estimated allocations include:
- Retail Dispensary: 500 – 1000
- Microbusiness: 220
- Indoor Cultivation (Tier 1): 20
- Indoor Cultivation (Tier 2): 20
- Processor (Type 1: Extracting, plus all activities of Types 2 and 3): 55
- Processor (Type 2: Infusing and blending, plus all activities of Type 3): 100
- Processor (Type 3: Packaging, labeling, and branding, including for the performance of white labeling agreements only): no allocation limit, Office will review on a rolling basis
- Distributor: 30
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