In January 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuomo promised New Yorkerslegal marijuana is coming real soon. He pledged in his State of the State Address to legalize marijuana in New York State by the end of 2020 to help the state deal with a $6 billion budget gap. In early April, ...
On March 27, 2021, New York State Governor Cuomo and state legislative leaders formally announced an agreement on legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis, making New York the 16th state to fully legalize cannabis. The bill, titled the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), is expec...
On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalizes the adult recreational use of marijuana and revises Section 201-d of the New York Labor Law. The MRTA’s antidiscriminatio
A New York Minute for Marijuana As one of the leading states for modern and forward-looking policies, it’s shocking that New York weed legalization has taken this long. But now that NY recreational cannabis is becoming a reality, business owners, and residents alike, are eyeing th...
It's been talked about for a few years now but the question is, will New York legalize marijuana in 2020? New York legislators attempted to pass a bill aimed at legalization in 2019 but ultimately couldn't come to an agreement. Issues at play include disagreements over how retail sales sh...
In adopting state legislation last month to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, New York lawmakers made it clear that they see their move largely as an exercise in social and economic equity. As implementation of the newly signed law proceeds, many will closely watch whether those who...
The legalization of marijuana has grown across the country at a rapid pace. Now that marijuana is legal for recreational purposes inNew York State, the doors have opened for lounges, dispensaries, and other amenities for cannabis fans from Long Island to Watertown. ...
He said a lot of focus has been on the revenue the marijuana business will make for the state. He suggests a percentage of those funds go into prevention education, and more research like this. The study also looked at health factors of legalization, such ...
The New York State Assembly passed a bill in May that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana punishable only by a fine, rather than an arrest. However, the comptroller acknowledged that the chances of marijuana legalization passing the state legislature are "close to nothing." ...
Things You Should Know About the New York Marijuana Legalization Law On March 31, 2021, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill legalizing adult-use cannabis consumption, called the New York State Cannabis/Marijuana Regulation & Tax Act. Here are the 13 Things You Need To Know Abo...