New York is Now Accepting Applications for Recreational Dispensary Licenses.

The New York Office of Cannabis Management just announced that it is open for applications. There will be a total of 150 licenses given out for Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensaries (CAURD).

Don’t walk, run! The CAURD application is open to apply at https://t.co/865xuxQj5Z.
📩Apply now to become one of the first licensees to sell cannabis in New York State. pic.twitter.com/29p6Q6FhWD

— NYS Office of Cannabis Management (@nys_cannabis) August 25, 2022

Future retailers will be able to apply through a qualifying nonprofit or business criteria.

At least 30% of applicants applying through a business criteria will need to be “justice-involved” (individuals who were arrested for marijuana but convicted for a lesser offense).

The application portal is up as of Thursday and is accessible here.