NY Set to Double Number of Licenses for Cannabis Dispensaries Across State. The New York Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management announced it will increase the number of Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Licenses that’ll be issued from the originally planned 150 to 300 licenses. This effort was enhanced through the creation of the $200 million New York State Social Equity Cannabis Fund, a public-private partnership providing renovated, retail locations to the initial 150 licensees. Only 3 locations are open currently legally. But you can still get it on every corner. Check out more stories like these on www.cannabistalk101.com & on www.cannabistalkmagazine.com.