Last Updated February 2025
New York Operators: Everything Is Going to be All Right!
We wanted to provide an update on the BioTrack NY API integration and clarify some details as you prepare for this transition.
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You do not need to be on BioTrack's software now or ever, and
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We, as your inventory tracking system, will be ready to go when NY's STS BioTrack instance is live.
Below, we’ve outlined key points in a Q&A format for your convenience:
Q: There was a Q&A Webinar on January 23rd. What did I miss?
A: Check out our BioTrack Q&A Webinar Breakdown.
Q: Is the BioTrack integration fully built?
A: Yes, the integration is fully built and already live in Florida, which uses the same API. We are currently completing the required test scripts for API certification.
Q: When do licensees need to notify the OCM about their tracking system vendor?
A: According to the OCM website, licensees must notify the OCM of their chosen inventory tracking system vendor by January 17th, 2025
Q: When will Flourish’s integration be certified?
A: We anticipate being certified well before January 17th, 2025.
Q: We need to fill out a Seed-To-Sale Survey for BioTrack. What is the info that we we need from Flourish?
A: Here’s the info you need:
- Q: The name of the inventory tracking system vendor you have secured or expect to secure.
- A: Flourish Software
- Q: The contact information for your inventory tracking system vendor representative.
- A:
- Colton Griffin
- info@flourishsoftware.com
- 844-226-5444
- Q: The date that your vendor predicts your system can connect to OCM’s seed-to-sale system via the NY-API.
- A: March 1st, 2025
Note: This is a tentative date. BioTrack has webinars scheduled up to Jan 23rd and the OCM still hasn’t provided Go-Live dates…We are unsure when the BioTrack API will be ready for integration (they opened the API for vendors to test and get certified on, but not for production yet). This is standard practice. Once we are able to integrate we will send out some next steps. If they mandate a specific day prior to Mar 1, we’ll be ready.
Q: What additional steps are required for licensees to prepare?
A: While you’ve already set up Areas and an item master with BioTrack categories in your Flourish instance, we’ll likely perform a data cleanup exercise if necessary. This ensures all information is accurate and ready for go-live.
Q: What about transportation manifests?
A: You can continue using the OCM Transportation Manifest as required by Section 125.10(g) of Title 9 Part 125. Note that entering a transfer in the API is not a substitution for a transportation manifest. Flourish has already deployed a PDF of the NY manifest for your use.
Q: Will there be more resources to support this transition?
A: Yes, the OCM will release additional details about implementation logistics, and webinars will soon be scheduled for integrators and licensees. We’ll provide updates as we receive them.
Q: Where can I find the latest state’s FAQ guide for Biotrack?
A: Here you go!
Q: Where can I access the recordings and presentations from the BioTrack Seed-to-Sale Webinars?
A: Once published, you can access them all here
- 3rd Party Integrators – BioTrack NYS OCM Webinar #1 (12.17.24)
- Cultivation – BioTrack NYS OCM Seed-to-Sale Webinar #2 (01.07.25)
- QA Testing Labs - BioTrack NYS OCM Seed-to-Sale Webinar #3 (01.09.25)
- Manufacturing and Processing - BioTrack NYS OCM Seed-to-Sale Webinar #4 (01.14.25)
- Retail/Dispensary/Delivery - BioTrack NYS OCM Seed-to-Sale Webinar #5 (01.23.25)
- 3rd Party Integrator Q&A - BioTrack NYS OCM Seed-to-Sale Webinar #6 (01.23.25)
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