New York Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Licenses

Nov.28.2022
New York Issues First Adult-Use Cannabis Retail Licenses
NYC issues first 36 cannabis retail licenses, with delivery services allowed, aiming to open by year-end.

Last week, the regulatory body in New York issued the first batch of 36 cannabis retail licenses for adult-use shops. Officials have maintained that the market will open before the end of the year.


According to MJBizDaily, there has been a significant change in the timeline for the cannabis industry in California, as the state's Bureau of Cannabis Control (OCM) announced it will allow eligible businesses to launch delivery services before opening retail stores. This is a major shift compared to other recreational markets.


Regulatory authorities tweeted Monday that this will help jumpstart sales and enable small business owners to generate capital and expand their operations.


According to the 2022 MJBiz Factbook, adult-use cannabis retailers in New York are expected to generate sales of $1 billion to $1.2 billion next year, growing to $2.2 billion to $2.7 billion by 2026.


Regulatory authorities have stated that 28 retail license holders have given licenses to individuals who have been convicted for consuming marijuana or to family members who have been arrested for consuming marijuana. The remaining eight licenses have been granted to non-profit organizations.


The first group of eligible adult retail pharmacy (CAURD) license holders includes:


The use of cannabis in the capital district and its impact on health is being closely examined. Two commonly used strains, Kush and Chemdawg, are popular among residents of Gotham and New York City. The regulatory agency, CUARD, is currently reviewing 903 applicants to issue the first batch of 150 licenses for adult cannabis use. Additionally, the proposed $200 million Social Equity Marijuana Fund will aid licensees in leasing and financing their operations.


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