New York Cannabis Business Guide
RecreationalNew York is one of the newest major recreational markets. Despite a slow rollout, the state has issued over 2,100 licenses and continues to expand.
Active Licenses
2,161
Regulator
Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
Testing Labs
13
Consumption Lounges
Legal
Testing Labs in New York
Find licensed cannabis testing laboratories
Professionals in New York
CPAs, lawyers, and consultants
Office of Cannabis Management (OCM)
Official state regulator website
Testing Labs in New York
View allACT Laboratories of New York
Halfmoon, New York
Smithers CTS New York
Warwick, New York
Kaycha Labs New York
Albany, New York
Keystone State Testing of NY
ClosedVestal, New York
Ceased New York operations in January 2026 due to METRC system failures.
Cannabis Professionals Serving New York
View allCalyx CPA
CPAs & Accountants
Calyx CPA specializes exclusively in cannabis and psychedelic businesses, offering tax preparation, planning, and IRS audit representation nationwide.
GreenGrowth CPAs
CPAs & Accountants
Expert CPA services for cannabis businesses - cultivators, retailers, and MSOs. Specializes in 280E compliance and scaling.
Cannabis CPA Tax
CPAs & Accountants
Boutique CPA firm serving small- and medium-sized cannabis and CBD companies across 19 states and DC.
MGO CPA
CPAs & Accountants
One of the first national accounting firms to develop targeted services for the cannabis and hemp industries.
HBK Cannabis Solutions
CPAs & Accountants
Accounting Today Top 100 CPA Firm with a dedicated team of cannabis industry subject matter experts.
CohnReznick
CPAs & Accountants
Top 25 national firm helping both plant- and non-plant-touching companies navigate cannabis accounting challenges.
Latest Updates
All newsNew York Officials Report $2.5 Billion in Cannabis Sales Since Legalization
New York officials reported that retail cannabis sales have surpassed $2.5 billion since adult-use legalization, with $1.6 billion generated in 2025 alone. Licensed storefronts nearly doubled from 261 in 2024 to 556 in 2025.
Congressman Presses DOJ and DEA on Cannabis Rescheduling Timeline
Congressman Steve Cohen sent a letter to AG Bondi and DEA Administrator Cole demanding an update on cannabis rescheduling progress. The letter came 99 days after Trump signed the executive order directing 'expeditious' completion of Schedule III rulemaking.
New Congressional Research Report on Cannabis Rescheduling Published
Congressional researchers released a new analysis noting that rescheduling would be a 'transitional' step requiring follow-up banking, commerce, and justice reforms. The report emphasized that rescheduling alone would not bring state markets into compliance with federal law.
Virginia Legislature Sends Cannabis Sales Legalization Bill to Governor
Virginia's legislature voted to adopt legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis dispensary sales, sending the bill to Gov. Spanberger's desk. The bill sets a January 1, 2027 launch date for retail sales, covering taxes, licensing, and regulatory duties.
Cannabis MSOs Owe $1.6 Billion in Unpaid 280E Taxes as IRS Fights Back
Major cannabis multistate operators collectively owe more than $1.6 billion in unpaid federal taxes under Section 280E. The IRS argued that Trump's rescheduling executive order does not change tax obligations because it has not been finalized.