The NYC Cannabis Control Board has approved the first applications to license retail dispensaries for legal adult-use cannabis sales in New York state. What does that mean for applicants who were not approved? If you feel your application wasn’t scored or reviewed fairly, denied due to bias, or passed over in error, procuring legal counsel is your next step. Contact Empire Cannabis Consulting today to make sure your business doesn’t get left behind.
CAURD LICENSING
New York's recreational cannabis program aims to remediate decades of harm caused by discriminatory marijuana laws by prioritizing licensure for social and economic equity and legacy market applicants. Empire Cannabis Consulting is dedicated to promoting diversity inclusion by partnering with community groups and professional organizations to provide education, training, and job placement for members of underrepresented populations.
Social Equity & Diversity Inclusion
Public support for medical and recreational marihuana is at an all-time high. As pending federal legislation promises to transform the cannabis industry by removing restrictions on banking, taxes, and interstate commerce, we advise stakeholders in developing an exit strategy and planning for the inevitable wave of competition from established companies and multi-state operators.
Federal Readiness
The U.S. legal cannabis industry has blossomed into a $16 billion per year business. While federal anti-money laundering and tax laws prohibit plant-touching companies from banking with major financial institutions, our strategic partners specialize in securing necessary capital and identifying new marketing opportunities to increase profitability.
Business Funding, Formation & Growth
With New York's legal cannabis program projected to generate $3 billion annually, securing a license in the Empire State will be a highly competitive process. Our knowledgeable industry professionals can help your budding business prepare a winning application to maximize the advantages of operating in the earliest phase of the emerging market.
State Licensing Strategy
Rapidly-evolving federal and state laws can present pitfalls for commercial cannabis companies. Our co-founders offer their unique government regulatory experience and expansive network of advocates to ensure that your business protects profits and avoids risk by remaining compliant from seed to sale.