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New York Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Permitted: Recreational legal for adults 21+; medical program also operates (MRTA, 2021; retail began Dec 2022).

PermittedVerified Jul 13, 2026

Recreational legal for adults 21+; medical program also operates (MRTA, 2021; retail began Dec 2022). Regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management.

Official source: cannabis.ny.gov →

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