New York State Cannabis Research License Application

Thank you for your interest in conducting cannabis research in New York State. Under the requirements of section 38 of the Cannabis Law, the Office of Cannabis Management (the Office) developed Part 132, the Cannabis Research License regulations. The Office is now accepting applications for researchers to become cannabis research licensees. To ensure your application is reviewed in a timely manner, please review all submission requirements before beginning your application.

A PDF version of the application is available to review here: NYS Cannabis Research License Application 
 
1. An application fee of $250.00 is required along with the completion of this form. Applicants that are approved for a Cannabis Research License must submit a license fee of $500.00 within ten (10) business days of the notification of approval in order to receive the license.  

All fees are non-refundable and must be a certified check. Do not send cash or a credit card number. Please include applicant name and date of application submission on the memo line on your certified check. All required fees must be mailed directly to:
 

2. Upon receipt of the application and application fee, an administrative member of the Office will conduct a preliminary review of the application and notify the applicant of any deficiencies or concerns using the e-mail address provided at the start of this application. Applications will not be reviewed unless the application fee is received by the Office.

3. At any time during the review of an application prior to approval or denial, the applicant may withdraw the application. Withdrawal of an application is without prejudice to re-filing the application. If an applicant wishes to resubmit an application at a future time, a new application will need to be submitted to the Office with the non-refundable application fee. 

4. All applications will be assessed for completion, accuracy, and proof of adequate credentials.

5. The Board will approve or deny a research application after the application review is completed.

6. Applicants will be contacted by e-mail to notify them of approval or denial of the application. Upon notification, applicants will have ten (10) business days to submit their license fee of $500.

7. Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”): The Office’s records are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. Trade secrets or confidential information that would cause substantial injury to the competitive position of a business are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. To claim this exemption, an applicant must submit a written request to the Office and identify the specific information they are seeking to protect from disclosure.  After receipt of this request, the Office will make a determination as to whether to withhold the information from disclosure. If the Office denies the exemption request, the applicant has the right to appeal this determination. (See Public Officers Law Section 89(5)).