New York § 61 - 61License application
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 61 — 61License application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. 61License application
§ 61. License application. 1. Any person may apply to the board for a license to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver or dispense cannabis within this state for sale. Such application shall be in writing and verified and shall contain such information as the board shall require. Such application shall be accompanied by a check or draft for the amount required by this article for such license. If the board shall approve the application, it shall issue a license in such form as shall be determined by its rules. Such license shall contain a description of the licensed premises and in form and in substance shall be a license to the person therein specifically designated to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver or dispense cannabis in the premises therein specifically licensed. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a separate license shall be required for each facility at which cultivation, processing, distribution or retail dispensing is conducted. 3. An applicant shall not be denied a license under this article based solely on a conviction for a violation of article two hundred twenty or section 240.36 of the penal law, prior to the date article two hundred twenty-one of the penal law took effect, a conviction for a violation of article two hundred twenty-one of the penal law, or a conviction for a violation of article two hundred twenty-two of the penal law after the effective date of this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 61
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("61License application") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 61?
A common citation format is "New York Consolidated Laws § 61" (New York). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New York law?
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How does New York § 61 apply to my situation?
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