Or, as we like to call it: “Don’t come for us.”
We’re not lawyers. We don’t pretend to be.
Purple Ocean exists to help operators understand the rules, not replace your attorneys, compliance officers, or accountants.
Everything you read here is for educational and informational purposes only. It’s not legal advice, and it doesn’t create any kind of attorney–client or advisory relationship.
Everyone is responsible for their own decisions. We’re responsible for building tools that make those decisions easier.
And if you do need a lawyer? We’ve got you — check out the Partner Directory to find vetted attorneys who know New York cannabis law better than anyone.
The cannabis industry is complicated. We built this platform to make it less painful not to play lawyer, broker, or regulator.
Everything in the Purple Ocean ecosystem — the Map, Manual, and Tools — is designed to guide operators through complex laws, systems, and business functions. But ultimately, how they use that information is up to you.
Think of us as their navigation system.
They still need to drive the car.
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