Legal Pot In Ny2 min read

In early December, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his support for legalizing marijuana in the state. If the proposal is approved by the legislature, New York would join 10 other states and the District of Columbia in allowing recreational marijuana.

Under the proposed legislation, adults aged 21 and over would be able to purchase up to 2 ounces of marijuana from licensed retailers. The bill would also allow for the cultivation of up to six marijuana plants per household.

Governor Cuomo has cited the potential for billions of dollars in tax revenue as a key motivation for legalizing marijuana. He has also argued that the move would help to address social justice issues, as black and Latino New Yorkers are disproportionately arrested for marijuana offenses.

Opposition to the proposal is strong, with many lawmakers citing concerns about public safety and health. Some opponents have also raised concerns about how marijuana will be regulated.

It is still unclear whether the proposal will be approved by the New York legislature. If it is, the earliest that marijuana could be legalized in the state would be in April, 2019.

Is pot legal in New York State now?

As of July 2017, the answer is yes – marijuana is legal in New York State. However, there are some important things to note about the new law.

First, the law only allows for the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Recreational use is still illegal.

Second, marijuana can only be used for medical purposes if it is prescribed by a doctor.

Third, the law is still relatively new, and there are some unanswered questions about how it will be implemented. For example, it is not clear yet how patients will be able to access marijuana for medical purposes.

Overall, the new law is a step in the right direction, and it should help improve access to medical marijuana for patients in New York State.

Can I go to a dispensary in New York without a card?

In most states, you must have a medical marijuana card to purchase cannabis from a dispensary. However, there are a few states that allow dispensaries to sell cannabis to anyone over the age of 21, regardless of whether they have a card or not.

New York is not one of those states. In New York, you must have a valid medical marijuana card in order to purchase cannabis from a dispensary. This is because cannabis is still illegal under federal law, and the federal government does not recognize state-level medical marijuana programs.

If you do not have a medical marijuana card, there are a few options available to you. You can try to find a friend or family member who does have a card and ask them to purchase cannabis for you, or you can try to find a cannabis delivery service that will deliver cannabis to your doorstep.