Packaging, labeling and marketing
New York sets detailed rules for how cannabis products are packaged, labeled, marketed and advertised. A change can affect product design, retail displays and every advertising channel a brand uses.
Office of Cannabis Management
New York cannabis regulation alerts
Know when the Office of Cannabis Management proposes or adopts a rule. DeltaRelay watches the New York State Register and alerts your team within 24 hours.
What we monitor in New York
New York State Register
The weekly Department of State publication where proposed and adopted rules are published.
Recent New York rulemakings
- Adopted
OCM-38-25-00008
Cannabis Showcase Events
- Adopted
OCM-12-26-00002
Amendments to Medical Cannabis Regulations
- Adopted
OCM-35-24-00006
Packaging, Labeling, Marketing, and Advertising of Cannabis
- Adopted
OCM-43-24-00001
Adult Use Dispensaries - Standards for Public Convenience and Advantage
Summaries, documents and deadlines are in the DeltaRelay dashboard.
How New York rulemaking works
New York cannabis regulations are developed by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and adopted by the Cannabis Control Board. Rulemaking follows the State Administrative Procedure Act.
A proposed rule is published in the New York State Register, which the Department of State issues every week. Publication starts a public comment period, and the notice explains how to submit comments.
If the agency makes substantial changes after comments, it publishes a revised rule for further comment. Once adopted, a notice of adoption appears in the State Register and the rule takes effect on the date it sets.
Because notices appear in a weekly publication across every state agency, cannabis rules are easy to miss. Tracking the Register for OCM actions is how teams catch them early.
What compliance teams watch in New York
Adult-use dispensaries
Rules for adult-use dispensaries cover where stores can open, how they operate and the standards applied to new locations. Operators planning a new site need to know about changes before they commit to a lease.
Medical cannabis program
The medical program has its own regulations for registered organizations, practitioners and patients. Amendments can change product rules, reporting duties and how medical and adult-use operations relate.
Events and promotions
Rules for cannabis events and showcases set what licensees may do at public or industry events. A change can open new sales opportunities or add new conditions to existing ones.
FAQ
New York questions
How do I track New York cannabis regulation changes?
Check each weekly issue of the New York State Register for Office of Cannabis Management actions. DeltaRelay does this for you and sends an alert within 24 hours, with a link to the source.
Which agency regulates cannabis in New York?
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) regulates cannabis in New York, with regulations adopted by the Cannabis Control Board.
Where are New York proposed rules published?
In the New York State Register, published weekly by the Department of State. Each proposed rule notice includes the comment deadline and contact details.
How often does New York change its cannabis regulations?
The Office of Cannabis Management publishes new proposals and adoptions throughout the year. Because the adult-use market is still developing, several areas, from retail to marketing, see regular updates.
Do New York rule changes apply to both medical and adult-use businesses?
Some rules apply to one program and some to both. Each notice in the State Register names the rule sections being changed, which tells you which businesses are affected.
What should a New York cannabis business do when a new rule is proposed?
Read the proposed text and the regulatory impact statement in the State Register, then decide whether the change affects your licenses, products or locations. If it does, note the comment deadline and the expected adoption timing. Many teams submit comments through a trade association, and start planning operational changes before the rule is adopted so they are not caught short when it takes effect.