What is a CAURD License

What CAURD Means

CAURD stands for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary. It represents New York's social equity licensing program designed to give retail cannabis opportunities to individuals and communities disproportionately affected by cannabis prohibition. CAURD licenses were among the first retail licenses issued by the OCM, reflecting New York's commitment to equity in cannabis legalization.

Beleaf NY and CAURD

Beleaf NY's Calverton location at 4462 Middle Country Road holds CAURD license OCM-CAURD-24-000216. This social equity license reflects our East End native ownership's commitment to serving the local community. The Calverton dispensary was the first legal cannabis retailer in Riverhead, filling a market gap for central Long Island consumers seeking legal access.

Social Equity in Cannabis

Social equity licensing exists because cannabis prohibition disproportionately harmed certain communities through criminalization and incarceration. New York's CAURD program directs retail opportunities to individuals with cannabis-related convictions, their family members, and applicants from communities with high cannabis enforcement rates. Supporting CAURD-licensed businesses supports economic justice.

Apply This Knowledge at Beleaf NY

Visit our Brooklyn (1077 Atlantic Avenue), Calverton (4462 Middle Country Road), or Medford (262 Middle Island Road) locations. Our knowledgeable staff apply this educational content daily, guiding customers toward products and methods matching their specific needs.

Brooklyn1077 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 | (347) 745-2297

Calverton4462 Middle Country Road, Calverton, NY 11933 | (631) 405-5600

Medford262 Middle Island Road, Medford, NY 11763 | (631) 846-1035

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