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Billboard advertising is prohibited for adult-use cannabis licensees in New York. Outdoor signs over 55 square feet within 100 yards or over 16 square feet beyond 100 yards qualify as billboards and are not permitted. Billboards must be removed by February 24, 2026.

The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has the authority to suspend, fine, condition, or revoke a dispensary license for violations of the Cannabis Law or OCM regulations. This is not automatic. But it is real. This page explains: Legal grounds for suspension or revocation, what triggers investigations, what due process you are entitled to, and what happens during enforcement.

What zoning, distance, and municipal notice rules apply to cannabis businesses in New York, and how choosing the wrong location can delay or stop your license.