2025 OCM Annual Report The annual report describes progress and accomplishments to date by the Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management regarding implementation of the Cannabis Law.
The Office of Cannabis Management's (OCM) adult-use cannabis market was established upon the passage of the Cannabis Law in March 2021. The Cannabis Law legalized cannabis for adults 21 years of age or older, but cannabis legalization represents more than a shift in New York’s drug policies — it introduces a path forward for New York, to bring economic opportunities to every corner of the ...
NOTE: Additional RFA# OCM-2026-03 Appendixes and Attachments can be found at the bottom of this page. To assist applicants, OCM has prepared a wide range of supplemental support, guidance, and tutorials.
If you have general questions regarding the Office of Cannabis Management, please call us at 1-888-OCM-5151 (1-888-626-5151) or email us at: info@cannabis.ny.gov.
About the Office of Cannabis Management NYS Office of Cannabis Management Overview The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) was established upon passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in March 2021 to implement a regulatory framework for medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp in the state of New York.
How Do Applicants Get Registered? Community Reinvestment Program grant applications submitted online in the OCM eGrants system. Not-for-profits must complete the following steps to apply: The Head of Organization for the applicant must register on its behalf. The Head of Organization is an individual that serves in a leadership role and will ultimately be responsible for managing the ...
OCM remains committed to responsible growth, transparent regulations, and economic opportunity for all New Yorkers. In 2026, OCM will focus on accelerating licensing and market access for equity entrepreneurs, strengthening statewide compliance and enforcement efforts, and expanding consumer education to promote safer cannabis consumption and build trust in the regulated market, further ...