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New York State Office of Cannabis Management Issues Correction on Dispensary Proximity to Schools

By Neil Willner, Brandon Kurtzman
Jul 29, 2025

The New York Office of Cannabis Management has issued a key correction on how to measure the 500-foot buffer between dispensaries and schools. This change could affect 150+ operators statewide, including both pending applicants and currently licensed retailers. In this article, we break down what this means for your cannabis business operations, how to ensure compliance, and what relief options may be available.

[Webinar] Update on Testing in Cannabis and Hemp 

Nov 2, 2023

Watch as panelists address the current lab testing and compliance issues in the industry, testing standards across the country, and the importance of reliable testing.

Vicente LLP’s Tri-State Team Joins the Bronx Community Foundation for The Official Dispensary Showroom Tour: with a Taste of Long Island!

Jul 11, 2023

Learn directly from the teams who were part of launching many of the first CAURD (Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary) licensed dispensaries in New York State. The Official Dispensary Showroom Tour is coming to Long Island, Syracuse, Mid-Hudson, Queens, and The Bronx throughout Summer and Fall 2023.

Cannabis Microbusiness Licensing Opportunities in Missouri

By Alex Solome, Colleen Mitchell
Jun 6, 2023

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation’s microbusiness dispensary application instructions and sample application form are now live! Applications will be accepted from July 27 through August 10. If you’re interested in applying for a cannabis microbusiness license in Missouri, read this article for more details and reach out to our licensing team to get started.

VS to Provide Compliance Support at New York’s First Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary Experience

Dec 5, 2022

Let’s connect! Vicente Sederberg’s New York compliance team will be onsite at the Bronx Dispensary Showroom hosted by The Bronx Community Foundation from Dec. 9 – 11, 2022 to lend expertise and education to potential cannabis entrepreneurs.

How to Run a Cannabis Dispensary in New York: Guidance for New York Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries

By Michelle Bodian, Bridgette Nikisher, Sam Kovach-Orr, Meg Nash, Elliot Choi
Nov 3, 2022

Notable provisions from the New York Office of Cannabis Management's recently published "Guidance for Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries."