Getting started

Cannabis dispensaries in New York City must comply with NYC zoning districts, Use Group 6 retail classification, OCM distance requirements, and DOB building and occupancy rules. This page explains where cannabis retail is permitted, how zoning and state separation rules interact, and how noncompliance can block license approval.

Cannabis businesses operate under enhanced banking scrutiny due to federal illegality. This page explains how banks monitor dispensary accounts, required reporting (SARs and Form 8300), approved payment methods, and the documentation operators must maintain to avoid account closure or enforcement risk.

This page explains the taxes you owe, the reports you must file, and the timelines that keep a New York dispensary compliant throughout the year.

New York City dispensaries must comply with Department of Buildings requirements governing permits, licensed professionals, egress and exit standards, ADA accessibility, plumbing, and Certificates of Occupancy. This page explains what work requires filing, required inspections and sign-offs, and how unapproved construction can delay opening or trigger violations.