Weed Is Legal In New York City3 min read

Weed is now legal in the state of New York City, following the passage of a bill in the state legislature on June 19th, 2019. The bill makes it legal for adults aged 21 and over to possess and consume up to one ounce of marijuana in public. The bill also allows for the growth of up to six marijuana plants at home for personal use.

The legalization of marijuana in New York City comes after years of debate and campaigning by proponents of legalization. In 2013, the New York City Council voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, making it a violation punishable by a fine rather than a criminal offense. However, the sale and possession of marijuana remained illegal under state law.

The passage of the new bill makes New York City the latest in a series of states and localities to legalize marijuana. In January of this year, the state of California legalized marijuana for adults aged 21 and over. In May, the city of Detroit became the first city in Michigan to legalize marijuana.

Opponents of legalization argue that marijuana is a dangerous drug that can lead to addiction and other health problems. However, supporters of legalization argue that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol and that it has a number of therapeutic uses. They also argue that legalization will lead to a decrease in crime, as well as an increase in tax revenue.

Is Weed legal in New York for recreational?

In early November 2014, the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, announced that a deal had been reached on a bill that would legalize the use of medical marijuana in the state of New York. The bill was passed by the Assembly in late June of 2015. The bill allows for up to 20 companies to grow marijuana and open four dispensaries each. The first dispensaries are expected to open in January of 2016.

The legislation does not cover the recreational use of marijuana. In November of 2014, shortly after the Governor’s announcement, Quinnipiac University released a poll that showed that 58% of New Yorkers supported legalizing marijuana for recreational use. A poll released in early July of 2015 by the same organization showed that that number had increased to 67%.

In July of 2015, the Marijuana Policy Project, a national organization that lobbies for marijuana legalization, announced that it would be targeting New York for its next campaign to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The organization has already had success in Colorado and Washington.

So, the question on many people’s minds is, will New York be the next state to legalize marijuana for recreational use?

There are a few things to consider when answering this question. First, as mentioned, the bill that was passed in June of 2015 allows for the use of medical marijuana. This means that there is already some level of support for marijuana legalization in the state. Second, the polls mentioned above show that a majority of New Yorkers support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. And finally, the Marijuana Policy Project has already announced that it is targeting New York for its next campaign to legalize marijuana.

All of this suggests that it is likely that marijuana will be legalized for recreational use in New York in the near future.

When was Weed legal New York?

When was weed legal in New York?

Weed has been legal in New York since 2014, when the state passed the Compassionate Care Act. This act allows people with certain medical conditions to use marijuana for treatment.