Getting started

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.

OCM issues cannabis licenses, but dispensaries remain subject to state and local building, fire, zoning, labor, tax, health, and sanitation laws. This page explains which agencies regulate different parts of your business and how non-cannabis rules affect site approval, buildout, hiring, inspections, and ongoing operations.

MRTA Article 4 Section 76 requires cannabis license applicants to provide advance written notice to the municipality before submitting an application. This page explains the 30–270 day timing window, who must receive notice, required delivery methods and contents, and how municipal opinions are considered by the Cannabis Control Board.