New York BioTrack Provider

Effective March 31, 2021, New York legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes under the Marijuana Regulation and Tax Act. Recreational marijuana is also commonly referred to as “adult use” cannabis to distinguish it from medical marijuana, which New York legalized under the Compassionate Care Act in 2014.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is responsible for regulating the adult use cannabis market, as well as the existing medical marijuana and hemp programs. The OCM is overseen by a five-member Cannabis Control Board.