New York legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 but the rollout has been plagued by licensing delays and a persistent illicit market. Legal sales are slowly expanding.
Dispensaries
120
Registered Patients
150,000
Tax Rate
9% THC-based + 4% sales
Regulatory Body
Office of Cannabis Management
Program Details
What's legal in New York
Medical Program
Medical Legal
Since 2014
Min age: 18
Recreational Program
Recreational Legal
Since 2021
Possession limit: 3 oz
Home grow: Yes (6 plants)
Delivery: Yes
Consumption lounges: Yes
Social equity program: Yes
Expungement: Yes
U.S. Senators
NORML Scorecard
Your senators on cannabis
A+
Chuck Schumer
DemocratU.S. Senate
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE
A
Kirsten Gillibrand
DemocratU.S. Senate
LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE