War on Drugs
In this section, you should gain an understanding of the racialization of the Cannabis plant and the resulting laws and prohibition targeting black and brown communities.
MRTA Overview
In March 2021, NYS Legalized Adult Use Recreational Cannabis consumption statewide. The resources in this section will break down that bill the MRTA (Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act). Hemp Law Resources also provided in this section.
Regional Overview / MRTA Application
In order to create the NYS Cannabis market certain aspects of the industry are required to start before others. The Office of Cannabis (OCM) has released serval conditional licenses and regulations to expedite the formation of the NYS Cannabis industry. Access the resources below to learn more.
Adult Use Regulations
These are the regulations drafted by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management for dispensary and cultivator licenses.
War on Drugs
ACLU Report on The War on Drugs
The ACLU took an extensive look and created a breakdown of the racialized roots of the war on drugs and the criminalization of the Cannabis plant and how this policing ravaged communities of color.
MRTA Overview
HempLab Review of MRTA – Playlist
An exhaustive checklist of documents needed to secure investor funding
Article 1 – Definitions
In this video we provide an overview of the MRTA (Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act) that was made into Law on March 31st, 2021, and break down the importance of the “Article 1 – Definitions”, and how these definitions will orient us while unpacking the rest of the MRTA.
Article 2 (pt. 2) – Office of Cannabis Management
This video explores & digests the second half of Article 2 – the Office of Cannabis Management.
Article 3 (pt.1) – Medical Cannabis
This video provides a detailed review of the first half of Article 3 in the MRTA – Medical Cannabis.
Article 3 (pt.2) – Medical Cannabis
This video provides a detailed review of the second half of Article 3 in the MRTA – Medical Cannabis.
Article 3 (pt.3) / Article 4 (pt1.)- Adult Use Cannabis
This video concludes the breakdown of Article 3 (Medical Cannabis) and begin to explore Article 4 of the MRTA; Adult Use Cannabis, which will lay out all the licenses and rules that set the stage for operating in the adult use cannabis industry.
Article 4 (pt.2) – Adult Use Cannabis
This video continues to explore Article 4 of the MRTA; Adult Use Cannabis.
Article 4 (pt.3) – Adult Use Cannabis
This video continues to explore Article 4 of the MRTA; Adult Use Cannabis.
Article 4 (pt. 4) – Adult Use Cannabis
This video continues to explore Article 4 of the MRTA; Adult Use Cannabis.
Article 4 (pt. 5) – Adult Use Cannabis
This video continues to explore Article 4 of the MRTA; Adult Use Cannabis.
Article 5 (pt.1) – General Provisions
This section explores what is criminalized, and what is not, laboratory testing, permits & registrations, and more.
Article 5 (pt.2) – General Provisions
This section explores what is criminalized, and what is not, laboratory testing, permits & registrations, and more.
Article 222 – Cannabis
Article 222 outlines rules for personal possession & home cultivation, and criminal possession & sale.
Article 20-C – Taxation on Adult Use Cannabis Products
You guessed it. This section breaks down the taxation structure on the MRTA
HempLab Cannabinoid Hemp Regs
This video explores the NYS Cannabinoid Hemp Regulations, outlining the do’s & don’ts while working in the Cannabinoid Hemp Industry in New York State.
Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA)
Laws and Regulations: Adult Use, Medical Cannabis, and Cannabinoid Hemp Programs
Hemp Lab MRTA Workshop Series
A workshop series presented by HempLab, exploring the ins and outs of the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA). Featuring two of New York State’s leading cannabis attorneys, Jason Klimek Esq. and Aleece Burgio.
Regional Overview / MRTA Application
General
NYS General Licensing information
NYS licensing overview with municipality considerations
Legal Issues in Cannabis
Federal resource
Selecting Your Legal Structure
Federal resource
Intellectual Property for Cannabis
Federal resource
General Licensing information
NYS w/municipality considerations
Conditional Licenses
Conditional Cultivator Licenses
Proposed Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising Regulations
Laboratory Testing Regulations
Revised Medical Cannabis Regulations
Adult Use Regulations
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 1
Please enjoy this read through of the regulations hosted by the CANY Education Committee + CANY Policy Committee. This recording from December 15th, 2022 focused on the definitions within the regulations, pages 2-24.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 2
Continue with the CANY regulations readthrough as they explore Part 119: Municipality Rule Making. This section focuses on how local governments can make rules and regulations on specific topics like zoning. This video also opens Part 120: Licensure & Application.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 3
Join the CANY regulations readthrough as they explore Part 120 (pt.2): Licensure & Application. This is a deep dive into the application and licensure process, including costs and prohibitions.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 4
CANY regulations readthrough – Part 120 (pt.3): Licensure & Application. This is a deep dive into the application and licensure process, focusing on License Tiers & Options.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 5
CANY regulations readthrough – Part 120.5 – Licensure & Application – Filling an Application. This is a deep dive into the application process & requirements. Enjoy!
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 6
CANY regulations readthrough – Parts 123.4 through 123.6 – Cultivator Operations & Processor Operations. Everything you need to know about what licensed cultivators and processors can and cannot do in this emerging market.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 7
CANY regulations readthrough – Parts 123.10 – Retail Dispensary Operations. Everything you need to know about what licensed retailers can and cannot do in this emerging market.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 8
CANY regulations readthrough – Parts 123.13 & Part 123.14 -Microbusiness Operations & Cooperatives. Everything you need to know about what licensed microbusinesses & cooperatives can and cannot do in this emerging market.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 9
CANY regulations readthrough – Parts 124 – General Business Requirements. This is a key section of the regulations that explore key terminology such as True Party of Interest (TPI) and the limitations that such language requires of businesses.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 10
CANY regulations readthrough – Parts 125 – General Business Requirements & Prohibitions. Important sections that really frame what businesses are not allowed to do within the legal cannabis industry space.
NYS Adult Use Regulations Read Through Pt. 11
CANY regulations readthrough – Parts 125.2 – Security & Storage of Cannabis. Security, storage & traceability will be a huge issue in this emerging market. This section breaks down what the state expects of all businesses with regards to these topics.
