{"id":15053,"date":"2024-08-27T15:14:14","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T19:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb12\/?page_id=15053"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:55:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T01:55:30","slug":"ocm-cannabis-retail-dispensaries-licenses-and-renewals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cbmanhattan.cityofnewyork.us\/cb12\/resources\/ocm-cannabis-retail-dispensaries-licenses-and-renewals\/","title":{"rendered":"OCM Cannabis Retail Dispensaries Licenses and Renewals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Retail dispensaries, microbusinesses, and registered organizations with dispensing seeking a final license from the Office of Cannabis Management must provide a municipal notice to Community Boards. To learn more about applying for a license from the Office of Cannabis Management, visit their website<\/a>. Applicants who provide notice to Community Board 12M will be scheduled to appear before the Cannabis Task Force<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Who Can Apply for a OCM license with Community Board 12-Manhattan<\/h2>\n

Only CAURD license holders, applicants or licensees for retail dispensaries, microbusinesses, and registered organizations with proof of control of a location will be considered to appear before the Board. If you do not yet have a lease for a location, you must resubmit notice when a location and lease is secured. The exact location of a future business is critical for CB12M\u2019s consideration of how a business may impact its surrounding area.<\/p>\n

How to apply for a OCM license with Community Board 12-Manhattan<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Submit Notification to the Community Board<\/span><\/h3>\n

Under Section 76 of the Cannabis Law, applicants must notify the community board at least 30 days before submitting their application to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). This notification must be made using the official Notification to Municipality<\/strong> form<\/strong> (OCM-32001<\/a>). The community board’s review process begins once it receives this notification.<\/span><\/p>\n

You must submit your notification to the CB12M District Office located at 530 West 166th Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10032, using one of the following methods:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Certified mail (return receipt requested)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Overnight delivery service (with proof of mailing)<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Personal delivery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To have your application reviewed at the next Cannabis Task Force meeting, you must submit this notification at least 21 days before the next scheduled meeting<\/b>. The Cannabis Task Force meets on the first Monday of every month. Submitting your notification on time ensures your application can be reviewed without delay.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 2: Post Public Notice<\/span><\/h3>\n

    After the notification form is received, CB12M will provide you with a public notice, which must be posted immediately on the storefront exterior of the proposed dispensary. This ensures the community has enough time to provide comments and participate in the review process. Failure to post the notice will result in your application not being reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n