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New York Post
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown - but enforcement hasn't even started yet

They plan to enforce new state laws to crack down on illicit pot shops in New York, targeting illegal cannabis distribution through strict penalties and enforcement measures. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NY unveils first rules for growing marijuana at home: How you can cultivate cannabis

New York State cannabis regulators have unveiled the first rules for home cultivation of marijuana.
Home growers in New York will be allowed to cultivate up to six mature marijuana plants and possess up to five pounds of flower or concentrate per household.
The proposed regulations include requirements for secure storage, single-site cultivation, and purchasing plants from state-regulated retailers. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn DA refuses to prosecute over cannabis possession limits, citing legal ambiguities

Brooklyn District Attorney's office will no longer prosecute New Yorkers for possessing excessive amounts of cannabis due to ambiguities in New York's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
The decision was influenced by a case where multiple cannabis-related charges were dismissed due to the law's unclear specifications on measuring cannabis weight. [ more ]
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