Daily Operations

IRS Section 280E prevents cannabis businesses from deducting ordinary operating expenses because cannabis remains Schedule I under federal law. This page explains what can be deducted, how taxable income is calculated, and why dispensaries often pay federal tax on gross profit rather than true net income.

This page explains how IRS 280E blocks normal expense deductions, inflates taxable income, increases tax bills, and impacts your dispensary’s cash flow and banking stability.

Cannabis delivery in New York is regulated as tightly as in-store sales. This page explains every step, from driver to vehicle to handoff, must follow OCM rules. Delivery is not a side feature. It is part of your retail license and subject to full inspection.

This section explains the License to Launch phase that begins after OCM issues proximity protection. It clarifies the difference between provisional and final licensure and outlines the required sequence before opening, including buildout approval, security installation, ADA compliance, document submission, inspection, and final license issuance. Most opening delays occur in this phase if requirements are incomplete or inconsistent.

MRTA Article 5, Sections 100–105 govern hemp license transfer restrictions, ownership changes, enforcement authority, recordkeeping obligations, packaging and labeling standards, processing requirements, and mandatory laboratory testing. This page explains when a hemp license becomes invalid, how OCM may suspend or revoke licensure, and the compliance standards required before hemp products may be sold in New York.

This page explains the core operating rules under MRTA Sections 78–86 that apply to New York adult-use cannabis businesses. It covers mandatory recordkeeping and seed-to-sale tracking, inspection authority, vertical integration restrictions, packaging and lab testing standards, cultivation and distribution limits, retail sales rules, and strict advertising requirements enforced by OCM.

An executive order does not immediately reschedule marijuana or end 280E. This page explains the federal rulemaking process required to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, when tax treatment would actually change, and what rescheduling would and would not mean for New York adult use dispensaries.

In cannabis, claims don’t collapse because something bad happened. They collapse because the policy said something you didn’t understand. This guide explains the three clauses that deny the most money in NY dispensary claims — exclusions, security warranties, and sublimits — and shows you exactly what to check before you bind coverage.

In New York dispensaries, paying budtenders a salary does not eliminate overtime obligations. This page explains why most retail cannabis staff are non-exempt employees, when overtime is legally required, and how payroll mistakes can trigger wage claims and penalties.