Reference & Legal Library

MRTA Article 3, Sections 37, 38, 39, 43, 44, & 45 govern how New York oversees the medical cannabis program after licensing. They cover program evaluation, research licensing, Registered Organization (RO) oversight, expansion into adult-use, regulatory authority, enforcement actions, and medical pricing controls. This is where the State monitors performance, enforces compliance, and adjusts the medical program over time.

The Reference Library is the source of truth for every law, regulation, and official requirement that applies to New York cannabis operators.It brings together the rules that govern licensing, operations, inspections, zoning, taxes, accessibility, labor, and safety, all in one place.

MRTA Article 6; Sections 127, 134, 138-B. They establish where protections apply, where they stop, and how lawful activity is distinguished from unlicensed or prohibited conduct.

Your storefront and website must meet federal accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These requirements apply before opening and throughout operations and are actively enforced through lawsuits and regulatory action. Both physical access and digital access are required.

Section 280E of the U.S. tax code limits what cannabis businesses can deduct on their federal taxes. Because cannabis is illegal under federal law, most normal business expenses are not deductible. Only Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) may reduce taxable income.

This page answers: "What building, fire, and safety rules does my dispensary have to meet?"

NYCRR Title 9, Part 123 defines what each adult-use cannabis license type in New York is allowed to do, not allowed to do, and required to do under state law. These rules set strict boundaries around ownership, operations, and cross-licensing. Operating outside the scope of your license is a violation, even if the activity is legal for another license type.

Federal environmental laws regulate how hazardous waste is stored, labeled, and disposed of. While cannabis itself is not regulated as hazardous waste, many products used in dispensary operations are.

The MRTA is the New York State law that legalized and governs cannabis. This page gives you a structured list of Articles and Sections so you can find the correct citation quickly.