Bill > A08711

This bill modifies the cannabis law to provide two key changes for microbusiness licensees in New York. First, it allows microbusiness licensees to change their license type to an adult use cannabis cultivation license, with approval from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). When making this transition, licensees must relinquish control of any property intended for retail sales, though the OCM may permit them to maintain a property interest if they can prove it will not be used for retail purposes. Second, the bill directs the OCM to create regulations that would allow microbusiness licensees to be licensed and operate without opening a retail storefront, with an important caveat that this does not authorize direct-to-consumer sales without first establishing a retail storefront and obtaining OCM approval. The bill aims to provide more flexibility for microbusiness cannabis operators by expanding their potential business models and licensing options.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8711