Know The Law
Resources to help you understand the cannabis laws and protections in New York.
Overview
Cannabis is legal in New York State for adults 21+—but there are rules you need to know.
This section breaks down your rights, what’s legal, and what’s not when it comes to consuming, growing, and carrying cannabis. Whether you’re a consumer, a patient in the medical program, or just curious, click below to get the facts to help you stay informed.
Available Resources
| Adult-Use Social and Economic Equity (SEE) Applicant Overview (PDF) |
| Social and Economic Equity (SEE) Overview (PDF) |
| Adult-Use Cannabis Market Rules (PDF) |
| Adult-Use Application Overview (PDF) |
| Get the Facts Flyer (PDF) Additional Languages: Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen |
| Get the Facts Wallet Card (PDF) Additional Languages: Español | 中文 | יידיש | Русский | 한국어 | اردو |
| Home Cultivation Overview (PDF) Additional Languages: Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen |
| How Adult-Use Cannabis Taxes Support Your Community (PDF) Additional Languages: Español | Français | Kreyòl Ayisyen |
| Know Your Rights with Cannabis (PDF) Additional Languages: Español | 中文 | بى | יידיש | Русский | Polski | Italiano | Kreyòl Ayisyen | 한국어 |
| True Parties of Interest (TPI) Overview (PDF) |
| Trade Practices Bureau (TPB) Overview (PDF) |