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To order, store and administer controlled substances for use in research you must (1) obtain a controlled substance license, you must submit a License Application to Engage in a Controlled Substance Activity (DOH-4330) to the DOH Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) State of New York Department of Health Bureau of Narcotics and (2) a Class 4 & 7 Individual Researcher Protocol. Afterwards you must (3) obtain a license from the Department of Health (DOH). Cannabis-specific studies may have other requirements.
Apply for a New NYSDOH BNE Research License
Researchers who dispense controlled substances as part of their research protocols must apply online at Appendix A1 Class 4 & 7 Individual Researcher Protocol. All license and registration applications are to be emailed to bnelicensing@health.ny.gov for processing. If a licensing fee is required, mail the application only (no ancillary documents) and your check to the address on the application. Visit https://commerce.health.state.ny.us/pub/ to establish a Health Commerce System account or view the guide in the Quick Links at the top of this page.
For cannabis, contact OCM to see whether your work requires a research license. If not, State licensure may be required for human subjects, animal, or laboratory work.