MRTA Law, P.C.
Boutique law firm specializing in the newly-created laws under the NYS Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act. On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the "Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act" (S.854-A / 1248-A; also known as the "New York State Cannabis Law," codified under the Consolidated Law of New York, Title 7-A). There are six (6) articles under the New York State Cannabis Law that govern the legality of cannabis in New York State; however, two articles, specifically Article 4 ("Adult-use Cannabis") which covers NY Can Law Statutes 61-89, and Article 2 ("New York State Cannabis Control Board") of the NY Can Law Statutes 7-20, will determine how New York State's regulatory framework will shape how "adult-use" recreational marijuana will be grown, tested, distributed, extracted, and retailed. Literally, billions of dollars in the emergent recreational cannabis economy will be distributed to those with valid New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) licenses and registrations.
MRTA Law, P.C. will assist clients with the NYS Adult Use Cannabis application process, including any necessary notifications to the Community Board or township, as well as provide strategic advice on:
Develop Business Plan as part of License Application
Securing appropriate commercial space in various NYS markets
Negotiating and reviewing real estate Letter of Intent documents
Site selection and space installation
Lease negotiation and execution
Connecting to necessary vendors (security, software, hardware, cash management solutions)
Referrals to financial lending institutions and industry-specific insurance carriers
Strategy and Business Plan Development
Employee Handbook, Policy Development, and Staff Training
Additionally, MRTA Law, P.C. will remain available for clients throughout the license life-cycle, including:
License Renewal
Representation before any Office of Cannabis Management administrative hearings
And if necessary, and judicial appeals under NY CPLR Article 78 proceedings
Read MRTA P.C.'s published articles in: Cannabis Business Times
NY Cannabis Law (Chapter 7-A of the Consolidated Laws) can be found online at: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CAN