New York Legalized Cannabis. Now What?
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On April 1, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law that had been passed by the state legislature the previous night legalizing the purchase and consumption of recreational marijuana in New York state. That made New York the 15th state, along with the District of Columbia, to do so. Below, Tahira Rehmatullah, a cannabis investor and advisor, and Agatha Kluk, a Partner at Kluk Farber Law, discuss what the new laws mean for you a New York resident looking to explore the boundaries of your newest civic right.
What date does legalization actually take effect?
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Recreational use of cannabis or marijuana is now legal in New York State. On March 31, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The legalization of cannabis will have significant short and long-term effects on all facets of society in the state, including policies and procedures in the workplace. Here’s what employers need to know right now.
Lawful Cannabis Use
Effective March 31, 2021, adults aged 21 or older can lawfully possess, use, and transfer (without compensation) up to three ounces of cannabis and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis. Eligible adults are also able to cultivate up to three mature and up to three immature cannabis plants.