N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1, § 159.5
(3) The applicant must have control over the proposed locations through ownership or lease agreements.
(c) Facility requirements.
The applicant must have adequate facilities, equipment, process controls, testing capability, and security to grow, cultivate, and process hemp in connection with its growing and cultivation or to sell hemp plants or hemp seed.
(a) Zoning requirements.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their proposed growing location(s) are compliant with local zoning requirements.
(b) Site requirements.