{"id":243114,"date":"2023-05-12T09:34:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T15:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/?p=243114"},"modified":"2025-06-15T21:28:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T03:28:55","slug":"new-york-caurd-delivery-license-guidelines-and-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannabisindustrylawyer.com\/new-york-caurd-delivery-license-guidelines-and-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"New York CAURD Delivery License: Guidelines and Expectations"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licensee in New York, it’s important to be aware of the regulations governing delivery operations. On May 9, 2023, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) in New York gave notification of Guidance for CAURD license holders that want to start with delivery licensing. <\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the key requirements and expectations for CAURD cannabis delivery in New York, including recordkeeping obligations and direct-to-consumer sales restrictions. In this article we provide an overview of a opportunity only for the small group of CAURD license holders<\/a> in New York.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Delivery Authorization<\/span><\/h2>\n

CAURD license holders in New York can only accept delivery orders online from customers who are 21 years of age and older, and deliver products to those customers from their approved location to the residential address provided by the customer. Licensees may operate from a temporary delivery-only location for \"Newup to 12 months unless granted an extension by the Office. In-person customer sales, including pickup or curbside pickup, are not permitted from a temporary delivery-only location. All deliveries must be pre-paid at the time of order placement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Direct-to-Consumer:<\/strong> Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licensees (CAURD) in New York can only make direct-to-consumer sales t<\/a>hrough cannabis product acquisition from a licensed distributor within state lines. Conditional Cultivators and Processors can distribute within state lines as well under certain conditions; however, they cannot distribute extract products exclusively but rather only cannabis flower products. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cannabis consumers must receive deliveries at all forms of residential properties or private businesses located anywhere in New York State except public spaces such as parks or school grounds where it’s prohibited by law. Licensees must comply with these regulations once formally adopted under Title 9 Part 116 Section 7 of NYCRR \u00a7116.7 or risk having their licenses suspended or revoked with additional fines imposed if they’re found non-compliant with this guidance document issued by The Office of Cannabis Management (the Office).<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements for Delivery Transactions<\/span><\/h3>\n

The age verification process is crucial for delivery transactions. All customers must be 21 years or older to receive cannabis products from a licensed dispensary. Inventory and record-keeping requirements are also important to maintain compliance with the Cannabis Law<\/a> (MRTA) and avoid penalties. Additionally, packaging and labeling regulations must be followed to ensure safe consumption of cannabinoid products by consumers. As CAURD license holders in New York, it’s essential to understand these requirements for successful delivery operations of adult-use cannabis products.<\/span><\/p>\n

Temporary Delivery-Only Locations<\/span><\/h3>\n

For CAURD license holders in New York, temporary delivery-only locations<\/a> are an option for retail dispensary operations. Licensees may operate from a non-residential location for up to 12 months from license issuance and must locate their temporary delivery-only location in their first preference region as indicated on their application. An extension may be granted by the Office upon request. However, submitting a temporary delivery-only location is not permitted after the Office has approved in-person sales at the licensee\u2019s approved retail dispensary location.<\/span><\/p>\n

To obtain a temporary license, applicants need to go through an application process with compliance requirements that must be met during its duration of validity which is up to 12 months depending on approval or extension by the Office. Compliance includes maintaining up-to-date records and plans described in guidance documents either submitted with your application or disclosed later as material changes occur along with other regulations currently in place or those that will be promulgated soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Restrictions on In-Person Sales<\/span><\/h3>\n

In-person sales at delivery locations are prohibited under the new regulations for New York CAURD Delivery License holders. The amount of cannabis sold per transaction is also limited, and license holders must provide consumers with information about responsible consumption. These restrictions aim to ensure compliance with Cannabis Law and Title 9 Part 116 Section 7 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (9 NYCRR), as well as mitigate potential risks associated with in-person sales. Licensees who fail to comply risk cancellation, suspension or revocation of their license, fines or other penalties authorized by the law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accepting Orders and Payment<\/span><\/h3>\n

When it comes to accepting orders and payment, there are certain policies that CAURD license holders in New York<\/a> must follow. This includes pre-order policies and procedures, payment processing regulations, and security measures to protect customer data. Here are some key points to keep in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n