Is cannabis legal in New York?

Q: Is cannabis legal in New York?

Cannabis in New York is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in New York for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (MRTA, 2021; retail began December 2022). It is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management.

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Cannabis

Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in New York for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (MRTA, 2021; retail began December 2022).

Permitted

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Recreational cannabis is legal in New York for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (MRTA, 2021; retail began December 2022). It is regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management.

Source: https://cannabis.ny.gov/adult-use-information · Updated July 13, 2026

New York Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in New York →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in New York for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (MRTA, 2021; retail began December 2022).
Possession Limits in New York →Permitted
In New York, adults 21 and older may possess up to 3 ounces of flower and up to 24 grams of concentrate outside the home, and up to 5 pounds stored securely at home.
Home Cultivation in New York →Permitted
New York allows home cultivation for adults 21 and older: up to 3 mature and 3 immature plants per person, and no more than 6 mature and 6 immature per household.
Public Use in New York →Permitted
New York allows cannabis use in public wherever tobacco smoking is permitted, but it is prohibited in vehicles, schools, workplaces, and anywhere smoking is banned.
Buying Cannabis in New York →Permitted
In New York you may buy cannabis from licensed adult-use dispensaries, where the per-transaction limits are 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate.

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