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New York

Adults 21 and older may possess cannabis within state limits. Home cultivation has separate per-person and household limits.

Adult-use market operating

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. Coverage: selected statewide rules, not all legal questions.

Adult-use age21 or olderOfficial source

Personal possessionUp to 3 ounces cannabis or 24 grams concentrated cannabisOfficial source

Home cultivation3 mature + 3 immature plants per adult; household maximum 6 mature + 6 immatureOfficial source

Details worth checking

Keep home cultivation secure and inaccessible to people under 21. Medical cultivation rules may differ.
Purchase from licensed retailers. State permission does not allow interstate transport or use on federal property.

Official sources

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Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) / Cannabis Control Board

OCM administers the medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp programs under the Cannabis Control Board’s regulatory framework. Medical program inquiries have a separate line: 844-863-9312.

888-626-5151

New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) / Cannabis Control Board — official information and contact routes

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for New York.

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General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.