Getting started

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) regulates how businesses store trash, manage waste, and maintain clean sidewalks. These rules apply daily and are actively enforced against retail businesses across the city. Sanitation violations are among the most common tickets issued to NYC retailers and can result in repeat fines if not corrected.

New York cannabis operators are regulated by more than the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Every dispensary must also comply with state and city laws enforced by agencies that control zoning, construction, safety, labor, sanitation, and taxes. These requirements apply at every stage, from site selection to daily operations.

MRTA Article 4, Section 76 establishes the mandatory municipal notification requirements for adult-use retail dispensary and on-site consumption license applicants. This notice must be completed correctly and within the required time window before submitting a license application. Failure to comply makes the application incomplete and prevents it from moving forward.

Part 125 covers safety, sanitation, security, inventory tracking, transport, waste, inspections, and recordkeeping. These are not optional guidelines. They are enforceable requirements.