Bill > A00502

This bill amends the existing cannabis law to specify that the principal office of the Cannabis Control Board and Office of Cannabis Management will be located in Albany County, rather than the city of Albany as previously stated. The change is relatively minor, shifting the geographical specification from "city" to "county" while maintaining the requirement that the main office be in the Albany area. The bill also preserves the existing provision that the cannabis regulatory bodies will maintain branch offices in New York City and Buffalo, with the flexibility to establish additional offices as needed. The modification appears to provide more geographical flexibility while keeping the primary administrative location within Albany County. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, which means the change to the office location specification will be implemented right away.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A502