A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of an office of cannabis business services

Summary

This bill would establish an Office of Cannabis Business Services. The office would be responsible for, among other things, monitoring the implementation of regulations pursuant to the state’s cannabis law; establishing citywide cannabis equity goals; assisting social and economic equity applicants in applying for licenses to operate cannabis businesses; and developing a framework for incentives for social and economic equity applicants. The office would also be responsible for a bi-annual report on the status of commercial cannabis activity within the city.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council