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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).

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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: cannabis.ny.gov → · Updated July 13, 2026

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