Inspections & Enforcement

Cannabis dispensaries are subject to OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR, Section 1910). This page explains workplace hazard requirements, employee safety training obligations, chemical handling and SDS rules, injury recordkeeping requirements, and how OSHA inspections can result in citations and penalties.

This page explains what must be completed before OCM issues a final cannabis license, including approved buildout plans, building and fire department sign-offs, full security system installation, POS and inventory readiness, documented staff training, required insurance coverage, and the final inspection process. Most opening delays occur when premises or documentation do not match what was submitted to OCM.

New York City dispensaries must comply with Department of Sanitation (DSNY) rules governing trash storage, recycling separation, sidewalk cleanliness, and commercial waste hauling. This page explains DSNY requirements, enforcement authority, and how sanitation violations can result in daily fines and compliance issues.

This section covers the core compliance requirements every dispensary must follow after opening. These are the rules that keep your license active, your records accurate, and your store inspection-ready at all times. OCM can review your store at any time through inspections, audits, complaints, or renewal. This section covers the ongoing requirements that decide whether you stay open and renew clean.

An IRS audit of a cannabis business typically begins with written notice and document requests, followed by bank deposit reconciliation and detailed 280E review. This page outlines the audit steps, what records are examined, how taxable income is recalculated, and the possible outcomes including additional tax, penalties, or no change.

Before you can open a New York cannabis dispensary, your location, construction, storage, and security systems must comply with state and local law. If the address is wrong, the buildout is not permitted, or the security infrastructure is incomplete, OCM can deny approval to open even if your license was granted. This section explains the physical and structural rules that apply before and after opening.