Acreage Holdings Expands Retail Footprint to Queens, NY
Wed / Feb 20th
Cannabis holding company Acreage Holdings opened a new retail location in Queens, New York today.
New York Cannabis News
New York passed cannabis legalization in 2021 after years of debate in the Legislature. Medical cannabis has been available through a highly restrictive program since 2014. Scroll down to find all of our New York cannabis policy and market updates!
New York Bodega Mini-Mart Owners Want to Sell Cannabis
Tue / Feb 19th
The United Bodegas of America and other bodega owners are lobbying New York lawmakers for the ability to sell cannabis alongside their current offerings of tobacco and alcohol.
New York City Health Dept. Bans CBD in Food, Drinks
Fri / Feb 8th
A New York City crackdown on CBD-infused food and drinks has left some entrepreneurs worried and confused about the state of CBD regulations in the Big Apple.
New York May Delay Legalization Over Budget Woes
Mon / Feb 4th
Despite significant support for cannabis legalization in New York, lawmakers are having a difficult time negotiating funds for establishing the program.
Legalization Included in New York Gov.’s Budget
Thu / Jan 17th
The governor’s inclusion of legalization revenues for his 2021 budget suggests that sales could launch in New York by 2020.
90% of New York City’s Cannabis Arrests Last Year Targeted Minorities
Fri / Jan 11th
Meanwhile, only 7 percent of cannabis arrests in 2018 targeted white people.
New York Gov. Commits to Cannabis Legalization
Tue / Dec 18th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters in a widely anticipated speech on Monday that he would push to legalize… Read More
Cannabis Legalization Accelerating In The Northeast
Mon / Dec 17th
Following cannabis’ successful legalization in Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine and decriminalization in New Hampshire, the last few states in New… Read More
New York Accepting Hemp Applications for CBD Products
Thu / Dec 6th
New York announced it is now accepting applications for growers and processors of industrial hemp, according to a Weed News report. Though… Read More
New York Lawmakers Hold Another Legalization Hearing
Mon / Dec 3rd
New York State Assembly members are hosting a public hearing today to discuss potentially legalizing adult-use cannabis in The Empire… Read More
New York May Subsidize MMJ with Health Insurance
Wed / Oct 24th
A bill being considered by the New York state legislature could add medical cannabis to the list of medicines covered… Read More
New York Law May Prevent MedMen-PharmaCann Merger
Wed / Oct 17th
New York Public Health Law may prevent the agreed-upon merger of MedMen and PharmaCann, the Times Union reports. New York’s medical… Read More
New York Listening Sessions Show Support for Cannabis Legalization
Thu / Sep 20th
Public listening sessions scheduled by the office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take input on upcoming legalization legislation are… Read More
Manhattan DA Dismisses 3,000 Cannabis Cases
Thu / Sep 13th
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. dismissed more than 3,000 cases of cannabis possession and consumption in New York on… Read More
Brooklyn DA Wants to Erase 20,000 Cannabis Convictions
Fri / Sep 7th
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has proposed erasing tens of thousands of low-level cannabis convictions, The Associated Press reports. Gonzalez’s reasoning… Read More
Across America, CBD Begins Appearing in Hotel Rooms
Wed / Sep 5th
Non-psychoactive CBD-infused products are making their way into restaurants and hotel mini-bars in cities across America, reports Moneyish. Several high-end… Read More
New York Gov. Announces Cannabis Legalization Listening Sessions
Fri / Aug 31st
On Thursday, the office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced a series of 15 listening sessions on regulated… Read More
PharmaCann Capsules Offer New Option for Medical Cannabis Patients
Mon / Aug 6th PRESS RELEASE
First-of-its-kind cannabis oral dosage form designed to be absorbed better, last longer Oak Park, Ill. – (August 6, 2018) –… Read More
New York Gov. Office Report Recommends Legalizing Cannabis
Fri / Jul 13th
A report commissioned by the New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released today by the New York Department of Health recommends… Read More
NYPD to Issue Tickets, Not Arrests, for Public Cannabis Smokers
Wed / Jun 20th
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York Police Department announced on Tuesday that the city will… Read More
New York Health Dept. Endorses Adult-Use Legalization
Tue / Jun 19th
On Monday, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker told reporters that a study commissioned in January by Gov.… Read More
New York City Mayor Directs Police to Stop Cannabis-Smoking Arrests
Mon / May 21st
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has told the city’s top police officials to stop arresting people for smoking… Read More
New York City Comptroller: N.Y. Legal Cannabis $3.6B Market
Thu / May 17th
In an interview with CNBC, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer estimated that New York state would see $435.7 million… Read More
New York City Mayor and Prosecutors Planning Cannabis Enforcement Reforms
Wed / May 16th
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has given the Police Department 30 days to come up with a plan… Read More
New York cannabis legalization
New York was a relative latecomer to cannabis reforms yet moved quicker than most in the switch from medical cannabis, which was made available in 2014, to recreational cannabis legalization. Ultimately, New York legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021 following several years of back-and-forth in the legislature. Under the bill—which former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed into law in March 2021—adults 21+ in New York can possess and consume cannabis anywhere that they can legally consume tobacco. The law also includes expungement opportunities for prior cannabis convictions.
Cannabis industry overview
The state has been tasked with establishing an adult-use cannabis market including a 9% state and 4% local tax. 40% of cannabis industry tax revenue is earmarked for reinvesting in communities most heavily affected by drug prohibition laws, 40% for public education, and 20% for drug treatment/prevention causes.
Cannabis possession rules
- Adults aged 21+ can possess up to three ounces of cannabis in New York.
- Home growing in New York is not currently allowed but the state is expected to establish rules later for up to six plants per adult with a max of 12-per-household.
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