Cannabis Laws in New York
Fully Legal
Recreational
Legal
Medical
Legal
Minimum Age
21+
Rec. Possession Limit
3 oz / 85g flower; 24g concentrate
Med. Possession Limit
60-day supply as determined by practitioner
Where to Buy
Both
Home Growing
6 plants per person (3 mature); 12 per household
Public Consumption
Allowed where tobacco smoking is permitted; not in vehicles, schools, or workplaces
Recent Changes
CAURD licensing program expanded; home cultivation authorized beginning 2025; illicit market enforcement increased
Official Resources
New York Cannabis Regulatory AuthorityCannabis is legal in New York!
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