Bill > S07890

This bill establishes detailed minimum requirements for obtaining a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary license in New York, focusing on creating opportunities for individuals and organizations with connections to communities historically impacted by marijuana-related offenses. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate significant ties to New York, such as being incorporated in the state, having a principal corporate location, or having majority ownership by state residents. A key provision requires that at least one individual or entity associated with the application must be "justice involved," which means having a personal or familial history of marijuana-related convictions before March 31, 2021. The bill mandates that at least 51% of the applicant's ownership must include justice-involved individuals, and it provides specific evaluation criteria for applications, including factors like the location of the individual's residence during their conviction, the characteristics of their qualifying business, and the number of employees. For nonprofit organizations, additional requirements include being a 501(c)(3) entity, serving justice-involved communities, and having a history of creating vocational opportunities. The bill also requires the state office to process location approvals within 30 days and empowers the office to develop comprehensive implementation rules.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7890