Borrowing from the New York State Liquor Authority’s three-tier system under which alcohol beverage licensing has operated for nearly a century, cannabis licensing is generally divided into five types of activities: cultivation, processing, distribution, retail dispensing, and on-site consumption.
The following chart provides a brief overview of the various licenses available and the activities they permit.
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Adult-Use |
Adult-Use/Medical |
Medical |
Cannabinoid Hemp and Hemp Extract |
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Cultivation |
Adult-Use Cultivator License |
Adult-Use Cooperative License Microbusiness License |
Registered Organization Adult-Use Cultivator Processor Distributor Retail Dispensary License |
Registered Organization Adult-Use Cultivator Processor and Distributor License |
Hemp Grower’s Authorization |
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Processing |
Adult-Use Processor License |
Cannabinoid Hemp Processor License |
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Distribution |
Adult-Use Distributor |
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Retail Dispensing |
Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License |
Registered Organization |
Cannabinoid Hemp Retailer License |
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On-Site Consumption |
Adult-Use On-Site Consumption License |
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