Requires require prospective licensees of cannabis licenses to submit a formal attestation of compliance with local zoning laws, land-use regulations, and municipal code requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Fahy

Applicants for NY cannabis licenses must prove local zoning and municipal compliance before license issuance.

PRINT NUMBER 10347A

Summary of Bill S 10347 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

This bill adds a new eligibility requirement for prospective licensees under New York’s cannabis law. It requires applicants for an OCM (Office of Cannabis Management) license to demonstrate ongoing compliance with local municipal rules before their license can be issued.

The goal is to ensure that cannabis license applicants are aligned with local zoning, land-use regulations, and municipal rulemaking prior to approval.

Key provisions and changes

Adds new subdivision 4 to Section 61 of the Cannabis Law:

As a condition of eligibility for any license under this article, an applicant must show that the proposed licensed premises and the applicant’s planned activities comply with all applicable local zoning laws, land-use regulations, and municipal rulemaking requirements.
Applicants must submit, in a form prescribed by the Cannabis Control Board (the board), satisfactory proof of good standing with the local municipality where the premises are located. This includes, but is not limited to:
Certifications of zoning compliance
Necessary local permits
Other documentation as required by the municipality
The board may not consider or approve any application that lacks proof of municipal compliance.

Effective date: The act takes effect on the 90th day after it becomes law.

Who/what would be affected

Prospective license applicants for cannabis licenses governed by New York’s Cannabis Law, particularly those seeking an OCM license.

Local municipalities and their regulatory processes, since proof of local compliance (zoning, permits, and related documentation) is required as part of the state licensing process.

The Cannabis Control Board, which would be responsible for reviewing the required municipal documentation and enforcing this eligibility criterion.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Referred to the Investigations and Government Operations Committee (as of May 14, 2026).

Effective date: 90 days after enactment, meaning there would be a transition period before the provision fully takes effect.

Implementation detail: The board must adopt or prescribe the specific form for applicants to submit proof of municipal compliance.

Potential impact (highlights)

Strengthens integration of state cannabis licensing with local government requirements.

Increases the administrative burden on applicants to obtain and assemble local compliance documents (e.g., zoning certifications, permits).

May reduce delays or failures in licensing by preemptively verifying local compliance, potentially reducing later siting disputes or noncompliant operations.

Could incentivize applicants to engage with local authorities earlier in the process to secure necessary permits and approvals.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill’s provisions to current NY Cannabis Law sections or draft a quick FAQ for applicants and local municipalities based on these changes.