We re protecting our quality of life and we re not creating a whole host of problems that could end up costing us lives and resources, Schaffer added.
New York s sweeping new marijuana law allows cities, towns and villages to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries as well as on-site consumption licenses. Schaffer plans on pitching his regional opt out plan next week at a meeting of Long Island town supervisors. The idea from the Democratic supervisor is already drawing bi-partisan support. It may now be law, but don t expect to be able to shop at any New York marijuana dispensaries any time soon lawmakers said it could be more than a year before that s possible. NBC New York s Chris Glorioso reports.
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