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WHAT IS LEGAL?

It is legal for adults 21 years or older to possess 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of cannabis concentrate (edibles, oil).

It is legal for adults 21 years or older to consume cannabis in a private home or in most places tobacco can be consumed, with the exception of consumption in a motor vehicle, a private business (such as a restaurant patio), a hookah or “cigar bar,” or on federal property.

It is legal for adults 21 years or older to “share” cannabis without compensation, to a person 21 years or older under the legal possession limit, but the sale of a service or commodity associated with the sharing is prohibited, including so-called “gifting.”

WHAT IS ILLEGAL?

It is illegal to use cannabis in a motor vehicle, a private business, or any place that smoking tobacco is prohibited (like restaurant patios or public parks).

It is illegal to cross state lines with cannabis, including medical cannabis.

It is illegal to distribute or sell cannabis without a license. Transferring cannabis under the possession limit between adults who are 21 years or older without remuneration (money paid or service provided) is legal. However, some individuals are attempting to skirt the law with arrangements in which cannabis is given away at the same time as another transaction or is offered or is advertised in conjunction with an offer for the sale of goods or services – this activity is illegal.

It is illegal to drive under the influence of cannabis which can slow motor coordination and other skills needed to drive safely. Like with alcohol, if you drive under the influence of cannabis, you will get a DUI and risk hurting yourself or others.

Since cannabis is still illegal under federal law, you can’t consume it on federal land, including national parks and national forests.

New York recently passed a law that prohibits smoking cannabis and tobacco in all New York State Parks and other public outdoor spaces effective 10/13/2022. Local municipalities have also been granted the authority to impose a $50 maximum civil penalty to individuals who violate this law.

DOSING CHART FOR BEGINNERS

Use the GOLDEN RULE: Start LOW and Go SLOW

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WHAT TO DO IF CANNABIS USE BECOMES A PROBLEM

Addiction Support - Talk to your health care provider or a substance use counselor if you think your cannabis use is problematic, such as disrupting your daily life causing problems at work, school, or home, or having difficulty cutting down on or stopping cannabis consumption. You can also call the Office of Addiction Services and Supports’ 24/7 HOPE Line at 1-877-8-HOPENY (467369) or text HOPENY (467369) or visit https://oasas.ny.gov/ to learn more about addiction treatment.

UNDERSTANDING CANNABIS

USE DISORDER

Cannabis consumption becomes problematic when it begins to negatively impact a person’s life. Continued problematic cannabis consumption can lead to a condition called Cannabis Use Disorder. Some common signs of Cannabis Use Disorder include:

Consuming more cannabis than intended
Trying but being unable to cut down or stop consuming cannabis when you want
Spending a lot of time using cannabis
Craving cannabis
Consuming cannabis even though it causes problems at home, at school, or at work
Continuing to consume cannabis despite social or relationship problems
Giving up important activities with family or friends in favor of using cannabis
Consuming cannabis in high-risk situations, like while driving a car
Continuing to consume cannabis despite physical or psychological problems
Needing to consume more cannabis to get the same high
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when stopping the consumption of cannabis

Consuming cannabis often (daily or almost every day) can effect your health. It can increase your risk of Cannabis Use Disorder.

HOME CULTIVATION

Adults 21+ can cultivate cannabis at home.

New Yorkers 21 years and older can grow up to six plants in their home for personal use (3 mature plants and 3 immature plants) and a maximum of twelve plants per household (6 mature plants and 6 immature plants), even if there are three or more adults 21 and over in the residence.

Reasonable measures must be taken to prevent cannabis odor from becoming a nuisance to neighboring residents such as co-planting items like lavender in an outdoor garden or using a carbon filter for indoor cultivation.
Cannabis plants must be kept in a secure place and not accessible to any person under 21.
It is illegal to sell, trade or barter with homegrown cannabis.
The use of flammable materials is prohibited.

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SAFE STORAGE

If you keep cannabis and cannabis products at your home, they should be stored safely, locked up, and out of reach of children and pets. Accidentally consuming edibles is a risk for children and pets that can result in cannabis toxicity or the need for emergency medical attention. If there is an accidental exposure to cannabis or cannabis products of any kind — call Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 or visit your Emergency Room if needed.  Contact your vet immediately if your pet has ingested a cannabis-containing product. 

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