Overview

The New York State Cannabis Control Board is the approval and oversight body of the Office of Cannabis Management. The Board is responsible for approving the comprehensive regulatory framework for New York's cannabis industry, including issuing applications and licenses to cannabis businesses and approving the rules and regulations which will govern the new industry.

 

Cannabis Control Board Members
  • Jessica C. García, Chair
  • Hope Knight
  • Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney, Esq.
  • Brad Usher

 

CANNABIS CONTROL BOARD MEMBERS


Board Authority

The Cannabis Control Board is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive regulatory framework for medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp in the State of New York. In accordance with Cannabis Law Section 10, the Board’s functions and duties include, but are not limited to the following: discretion to issue or refuse to issue any license, registration, or permit; discretion to revoke, cancel or suspend for cause any registration, license, or permit issued and/or to impose a civil penalty; issue regulations, declaratory rulings, guidance and industry advisories; issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any hearing or investigation; enter into contracts, memoranda of understanding and agreements; appoint the Chief Equity Officer; and appoint advisory groups and committees as necessary to assist the Board in carrying out its duties.


Membership

The Board consists of five (5) board members, including the Chair. The Chair shall be nominated by the Governor with advice and consent of the State Senate. The Governor shall have two additional direct appointments to the Board. The Temporary President of the Senate shall have one appointment to the Board. The Speaker of the Assembly shall have one appointment to the Board. Appointments shall be for a term of three years each.


Reports

The Board issues an Annual Report (PDF) and approves the Office’s Social and Economic Equity Plan (PDF).


Board Payment Structure

Under Cannabis Law Section 7(2), “the members, except for the chairperson, shall when performing the work of the board, be compensated at a rate of two hundred sixty dollars per day, and together with an allowance for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. The chairperson shall receive an annual salary not to exceed an amount appropriated therefore by the legislature, and their expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of their official duties, unless otherwise provided by the legislature. No member or member's spouse or minor child shall have any interest in an entity regulated by the board.”


Upcoming Board Meeting


2025 Board Meeting Dates

  • Thursday, December 18, 2025 – Albany, NY

Attending a Board Meeting

The Public is able to observe Cannabis Control Board meetings from a mobile device or computer. Instructions on how to attend each Board meeting will be posted on this web page along with the meeting announcement.

Videos and transcripts of each meeting are also posted on our website following the meeting.

Read the Cannabis Control Board’s Written Procedures for Board Members Videoconference Attendance (PDF)

VIEW CCB CODE OF CONDUCT


Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].


Board Meeting Archive


Full Meeting November 13, 2025


Full Meeting October 6, 2025


Full Meeting Sept 9, 2025


Full Meeting July 25, 2025


Full Meeting June 27, 2025

  • 2024 OCM Market Report

    The 2024 Market Report provides an overview of the first two years of adult-use cannabis sales in New York, highlighting progress, challenges, and key recommendations to support the goals of the MRTA. The report outlines growth in license issuance, tax revenue, and equity-focused outcomes that continue to shape a fair and well-regulated cannabis market.

    Download


Full Meeting May 20, 2025


Full Meeting April 24, 2025


Full Meeting March 20, 2025


Full Meeting February 14, 2025


Full Meeting January 9, 2025


Full Meeting December 10, 2024


Full Meeting November 12, 2024


Full Meeting October 10, 2024


Full Board Meeting September 10, 2024


Full Board Meeting August 6, 2024


Full Board Meeting July 10, 2024


Full Board Meeting June 11, 2024


Full Board Meeting May 10, 2024


Full Board Meeting April 11, 2024


Full Board Meeting March 22, 2024


Full Board Meeting February 16, 2024


Full Board Meeting January 12, 2024

  • CCB Resolution: ROND ROD Approvals

    No. 2023-52: Resolution to Grant A Registered Organization Adult-Use Cultivator, Processor and Distributor License or A Registered Organization Adult-Use Cultivator, Processor, Distributor, Retail Dispensary License to Certain Registered Organizations

    Download


Full Board Meeting Friday, December 29, 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. EST

59 Maiden Lane

New York, NY 10038 

Watch the Meeting

Read the Meeting Notice (PDF)

Read the Meeting Transcript (PDF)

Read the Meeting Minutes (PDF)

 

Below is the resolution passed at the 12/29/23 meeting:


Full Board Meeting December 8, 2023


Full Board Meeting November 27, 2023

  • CCB Resolution: No.2023-45

    No.2023-45: Resolution to Approve a Settlement Agreement in Lawsuits Brought by Carmine Fiore, et al, and the Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis

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Full Board Meeting November 17, 2023


Full Board Meeting on October 17, 2023


Full Board Meeting on September 12, 2023


Full Board Meeting on July 19, 2023


Full Board Meeting on June 15, 2023


Full Board Meeting on May 30, 2023


Full Board Meeting on May 11, 2023


Full Board Meeting on April 3, 2023


Full Board Meeting on March 2, 2023


Full Board Meeting on January 25, 2023


Full Board Meeting December 21, 2022

Read the Meeting Notice (PDF)

Watch the Meeting and View the Transcript

Read the Meeting Minutes (PDF)

*Additional CAURD Licenses will be considered at a future Board Meeting in January*


Full Board Meeting November 21, 2022


Full Board Meeting September 20, 2022


Full Board Meeting September 13, 2022


Full Board Meeting August 15, 2022


Full Board Meeting July 14, 2022

  • CCB Resolution: CAURD Application

    No. 2022-21: Resolution approving a certain application form for a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license and directing that a new application period for CAURD licenses open and close on dates to be established by the Office

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Full Board Meeting June 23, 2022

  • CCB Resolution: AUCP Application

    No. 2022-17: Resolution approving a certain application form for a conditional adult-use processor license and ordering that a new application period for a conditional adult-use processor license open on June 28, 2022 and close on August 31, 2022

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Full Board Meeting June 1, 2022

  • CCB Resolution: Delegation to the OCM

    No. 2022-16: Resolution to authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management to implement a user service agreement between the Office of Cannabis Management and the Division of Criminal Justice Services

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Full Board Meeting May 19, 2022


Full Board Meeting May 5, 2022


Full Board Meeting April 14, 2022


Full Board Meeting March 10, 2022


Full Board Meeting February 17, 2022


Full Board Meeting January 25, 2022


Full Board Meeting December 16, 2021


Full Board Meeting November 3, 2021


Full Board Meeting October 21, 2021


Full Board Meeting October 5, 2021