Cannabis in New York

Who Can Use:

Adults 21 and older

Possession Limits:

• • 3 ounces (85 grams) of flower
• • 24 grams of concentrates
• • Up to 5 pounds at home

Home Cultivation:

Up to 6 mature plants per person (12 per household). Allowed as of 2024.

Where to Buy:

Licensed dispensaries in NYC, Buffalo, Albany, and throughout New York

Public Consumption:

Allowed anywhere tobacco smoking is permitted (with some local restrictions)

Qualifying Conditions:

• • Cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS
• • Parkinson's disease, MS, Epilepsy
• • Inflammatory bowel disease
• • Chronic pain, PTSD
• • Opioid use disorder
• • Any condition approved by physician

Possession Limits:

60-day supply as determined by physician

Home Cultivation:

Same as recreational (6 plants per person)

Card Cost:

$50 registration fee (valid for 1 year)

Benefits:

Access to medical-only products, priority at dispensaries, potential workplace protections