Daily Operations

MRTA Article 4, Sections 78–86 set the operational rules every adult-use cannabis licensee must follow once licensed. These provisions govern daily operations, inspections, records, packaging, testing, distribution, retail conduct, and advertising.

Licensed hemp businesses in New York are subject to detailed day-to-day operational requirements. While hemp is regulated separately from adult-use cannabis, processors and retailers must still meet strict standards for recordkeeping, packaging, labeling, processing, and testing.

This section covers the core compliance requirements every dispensary must follow after opening. These are the rules that keep your license active, your records accurate, and your store inspection-ready at all times.

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

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.

This page answers: "What security and storage systems does a dispensary need before opening in New York?"

New York’s Cash on Delivery (C.O.D.) system is an enforcement mechanism used by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to address unpaid supplier invoices. When a retailer fails to pay a licensed supplier, the supplier may report the delinquency to OCM. Once reported, the retailer is placed on the C.O.D. List and faces immediate purchasing restrictions until the issue is formally resolved.

This page organizes official rules, bulletins, FAQs, and memos so operators can work with confidence and avoid compliance risks.

This page answers: "What do I need to finish before I can open my dispensary?"