New York Legalization

Status

Legalized

Became Law:

2021

ADULT-USE POSSESSION LIMITS

  • Flower: 3 oz
  • Concentrate: 24 g
  • Private Residence: 5 lbs

HOME CULTIVATION

  • Yes. State law permits for the home-cultivation of up to six cannabis plants per person (3 mature and 3 immature) and/or up to 12 plants per household (6 mature/6 immature).

STATE-LICENSED RETAILERS OPERATIONAL

  • Not Yet

THC LIMITS ON COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

  • No

EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR OFF-THE-JOB CONSUMPTION

  • Yes. Employers may not take action against an employee because of the employee’s “use of … cannabis in accordance with state law.” Employers may take adverse action if an employer is impaired by marijuana while on the job.
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PROCESS TO EXPUNGE/SEAL PAST CONVICTIONS

  • Yes. Those with past convictions for crimes involving the possession of up to 25 grams of marijuana are eligible for automatic review and expungement.
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PER SE TRAFFIC SAFETY LIMITS

  • No

PENALTIES FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

  • No state penalties if in designated tobacco smoking areas.