Daily Operations

Inspection readiness is an ongoing operational requirement, not a one-time event. State inspectors may arrive without notice. You must be able to demonstrate, in real time, that your dispensary is operating exactly as approved by OCM and in compliance with all applicable rules.

This page explains what inspectors look for and what must be ready before they arrive.

Inventory compliance in New York is not optional and not informal. If it is not logged, it does not exist. If counts do not match, it is treated as a problem. This page explains how inventory must be handled from delivery to destruction.

Your inventory storage room is not just a back room. It is the core security control of your dispensary. If this room fails inspection, your entire operation is at risk. This page explains where it must be located, how it must be built, how it must be monitored, and what inspectors look for.

Every cannabis sale in New York must follow strict ID, purchase limit, and POS requirements. Sales mistakes are one of the fastest ways to trigger fines or enforcement. This page explains exactly what must happen at the register.

If your security plan fails, your license is at risk. OCM expects your written plan, your cameras, your alarms, and your access controls to match exactly how your store operates. This page explains what must be in your security plan and how inspectors evaluate compliance.

Security cameras and alarms are not suggestions. They are continuous compliance systems. If required areas are not visible, recorded, and backed up, it is treated as unmonitored space. This page explains exactly what must be covered, recorded, and retained.

Operating a dispensary in New York means following strict daily procedures. These rules apply every day you are open. OCM expects your store to operate exactly as approved in your license and operating plan. This page explains how sales, inventory, layout, staffing, and daily controls must work to stay compliant.

Cannabis delivery in New York is regulated as tightly as in-store sales. 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.