Cannabis Learning Center
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Cannabis 101
What is the difference between cannabis, marijuana and hemp?
Cannabis is the plant. Hemp is legally defined by a low delta-9 THC threshold, and 'marijuana' is the older common term for cannabis with higher THC.
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What are THC and CBD?
THC is the primary intoxicating compound in cannabis. CBD is a cannabinoid that is not intoxicating on its own. Both are measured by a licensed lab.
Last reviewed September 11, 2026
Read the full answerNew York OCM
How do I verify that a New York dispensary is licensed?
Check the shop against the state's own records: OCM's dispensary location verification resource and the Current OCM Licenses dataset on New York State Open Data.
Last reviewed September 11, 2026
Read the full answerConsumer Safety
What are the New York universal cannabis symbol and a Certificate of Analysis?
The universal symbol is New York's required marking that a package contains cannabis. A Certificate of Analysis is the licensed laboratory's test report for a batch.
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Read the full answerNew York OCM
What cannabis activity is legal and illegal for adults in New York?
Adults 21 and over may buy from licensed retailers within state possession limits. Selling without a licence, buying from unlicensed sellers and using cannabis while driving are not permitted.
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Read the full answerConsumer Safety
How should cannabis be stored safely at home?
Keep cannabis in its original labelled packaging, secured and completely out of reach of children and pets.
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Can I drive after using cannabis?
No. Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal and unsafe.
Last reviewed September 11, 2026
Read the full answerSeeds & Home Cultivation
Can adults grow cannabis at home in New York, and what about seeds?
New York permits limited personal cultivation by adults 21 and over at their private residence, within published plant limits. Confirm current rules with OCM before planting.
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Read the full answerNew York OCM
What does the New York Office of Cannabis Management do?
OCM implements New York's cannabis law, licenses and oversees the adult-use market, and publishes the state's consumer guidance and licence records.
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What is Bsmile's Type 3 branding relationship?
Bsmilecannabis LLC owns the Bsmile brand and IP. Bau-AJ LLC d/b/a Bsmile Cannabis holds the New York Adult-Use Processor Type 3 — Branding license.
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Why can't I buy Bsmile cannabis on this website?
Cannabis cannot be sold online. Bsmile cannabis pages are catalog pages, and the only purchase path is a licensed New York dispensary.
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