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Cannabis Consulting in New York

With many of the details for New York yet to be sorted out, it never hurts to ask for help. Our team of consulting experts have a combined 30+ years of experience in the cannabis industry. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of opening a cannabis business in New York. Learn more about MJ Freeway’s New York Cannabis Consulting Services >

New York’s Office of Cannabis Management will issue licenses and develop regulations outlining how and when business can participate in the new industry. Click here to watch our 5-minute webinar and learn more about the nuances in New York’s program and how to start preparing now.

Our New York Cannabis Consulting Services Include:

Pre-License Planning

  • market analytics
  • license application
  • business plan development
  • product development
  • multi-state expansion plans

Pre-Launch

  • inventory acquisition
  • ERP software set-up
  • staffing plans
  • insurance advice

Inspections

  • onsite support during the inspection
  • facility layout and equipment compliance
  • safety and security protocol development

Launch

  • marketing plans
  • staff training
  • go-live strategies

Daily Operations

  • inventory management
  • compliance reporting
  • supply chain transformation
  • technology support

Customer Retention

  • loyalty programs
  • targeted marketing
  • in-store experiences
  • marketing analytics

Business Intelligence

  • ROI analysis
  • future predictions
  • merger and acquisition strategies

MJ Freeway’s New York cannabis consulting experts cover these supply chain verticals:

  • Cannabis cultivation consulting, including both indoor and outdoor marijuana facilities
  • Marijuana manufacturing consulting, including both extractions and infusions of cannabis products
  • Cannabis dispensary consulting, including medical marijuana and adult-use retails as well as delivery where legal
  • Cannabis distribution consulting
  • Full vertical cannabis consulting
  • Cannabis compliance consulting

NY Cannabis Seed to Sale Software

MJ Platform enables cannabis business owners of all sizes to manage, scale, and optimize their operations by using visual dashboards to access real-time data. This digital infrastructure helps operators stay compliant across the entire legal cannabis supply chain.

With the right tools, operators with any New York cannabis license can make more informed decisions about running their business.

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New York Cannabis Cultivation Software:

Running an efficient and profitable cannabis business requires effective coordination across staff and labor teams and systems—and cultivation software is essential in this effort. Learn more >

Capabilities include:

  • Plant Management
  • Genetics Tracking
  • Harvest Management
  • Nutrient Management
  • Transfers
  • Materials Management
  • Process Management
  • Forecasting and Yield Management
  • COGS Management and Calculation
  • Compliance

Cannabis Manufacturing Software for New York:

Our software sets up the precise tracking of workflows and KPIs during the extraction process. We also help in the infusion process, where we pinpoint the potency of medicated oil and then reverse engineer the appropriate quantity. Learn more >

Capabilities include:

  • Extraction/Conversion Management
  • Materials Management
  • Infusion/Assembly Tracking
  • Advanced Cost Management
  • Transfer Tracking
  • Job Tracking
  • Workflow and SOP Definition

New York Cannabis Distribution Software:

Distribution software—from logistics scheduling to order tracking and general product moving manifests—is essential in the intricate step-by-step tracking that is mandatory in the cannabis distribution process. Learn more >

Capabilities include:

  • Wholesale Order Management
  • Transport Documentation
  • Inventory Management
  • Facility Management

New York Cannabis Retail POS Software:

A successful dispensary must be able to balance supply chain management, customer relationships, and educational programs for both budtenders and customers, all of which depends on the business’s ability to effectively integrate the right technology. Learn more >

Capabilities include:

  • Patient Management
  • Point of Sale
  • Sales Limits
  • Fulfillment
  • Discount Management
  • Payments
  • Patient Rewards / Loyalty
  • 3rd Party Retail Integrations
  • Enhanced Taxation Capabilities
  • Inventory management
  • Integrated compliance and reporting

Seed-to-Sale Cannabis Software to Streamline Your New York Cannabis Operations

MJ Freeway offers a support team and software to help New York cannabis license owners maximize their ROI and plan for growth as new laws and regulations come into play. Our enterprise-grade seed to sale software provides automated compliance safeguards and assistance with track-and-trace throughout the entire supply chain.

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Getting a New York Cannabis License

With Gov. Cuomo’s decision to legalize adult-use cannabis throughout the Empire State, there are significant changes coming to the licensing process. Unsure of what license type is best for your business? Our consulting team is here to help. We have the tools and experience to help you secure your New York cannabis license.

New York Cannabis License Guidelines

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) will issue licenses and develop regulations outlining how and when business can participate in the new industry.

New York Cannabis License Types

The passing of the MRTA will allow for greater licensing opportunities. Here are the license types you can apply for:

  • Cultivation – May apply for and obtain one processing license and one distributor license. May not also hold a retail dispensary license
  • Processing – May not also hold a retail dispensary license
  • Distribution – May not also hold a retail dispensary license
  • Retail/Dispensary – May not also hold an adult-use cultivation, processor, microbusiness, cooperative or distributor license
  • Cooperative – May not also hold a retail dispensary license
  • Nursery – Cultivators may hold one license to sell directly to other cultivators, cooperatives or microbusinesses
  • Delivery – May only hold one license
  • Microbusiness – May not hold an interest in any other license
  • Consumption Lounge

NEW YORK COMMERCIAL CANNABIS FAQS

You probably have questions—and we have answers! We’re up-to-date on the complexities of the New York cannabis industry, and our experienced team with over 30 years in the recreational and medical cannabis marketplace can help you understand and work within the laws, rules and regulations specific to New York cannabis.

  • Can you explain the social equity aspect of the law?

    The law states a goal to award 50 percent of all adult-use licenses to social and economic equity applicants. This would include communities disproportionately impacted by the drug war, minorities, women, small or distressed farmers and service-disabled veterans. Experts predict that priority could be given for microbusiness and delivery licenses.

  • Are there any changes to the New York State Medical Marijuana Program because of this new law?

    In January 2022, the OCM announced the launch of a new Medical Cannabis Program certification and registration system that’s easier to use and expands the eligibility criteria for patients who can benefit from medical cannabis.

    Moving forward, the program will allow the certification of a patient by a practitioner for any condition that the practitioner believes can be treated with medical cannabis.

  • What is the Adult-Use Conditional Cultivator License?

    On February 22, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law S.8084-A/A.9283-A, creating a new a conditional adult-use cultivator licenses and conditional adult-use processor licenses.

    It authorizes eligible hemp growers to apply for a license to grow cannabis containing over 0.3% THC for the upcoming adult-use market. To be eligible to apply, the hemp grower must have been authorized to grow hemp under the Department of Agriculture and Markets Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program and meet certain other requirements.

    It also authorizes eligible hemp processors to apply for a license to process and manufacture products containing over 0.3% THC for the upcoming adult-use market. To be eligible to apply, an entity must have applied for a Cannabinoid Hemp Processor License before January 1, 2022, and hold an approved license issued by the Office of Cannabis Management. More information will follow from the Office regarding the Conditional Adult-Use Processing license in the coming weeks.

    The application window for the Adult-Use Conditional Cultivator License approved by the Cannabis Control Board is March 15, 2022 – June 30, 2022.

    You can read SB S8084A in its entirety here.

  • Where can I learn more about New York cannabis law?

    Those interested in learning more about MRTA should visit here.

Download the New York Seed-To-Sale Guide

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing industries nationwide, and it’s becoming increasingly competitive. The need for technology to help navigate complex state regulations and manage inventory and costs is more important than ever when building a sustainable cannabis business. Our comprehensive guide makes it easy to choose the right technology partner for your cannabis business.

We guide you through:

  • Understanding the distinction between track-and-trace vs. seed-to-sale
  • Best practices and implementation use cases
  • Critical questions to ask when vetting cannabis seed-to-sale software

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