Who can buy—and what to bring

Adult-use cannabis in New York is 21+ only. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID; dispensary staff are required to verify age before completing any sale.

How much is legal to possess?

Adults 21+ may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of concentrated cannabis (e.g., vapes, edibles).

Where you can (and can’t) consume

Allowed: Private homes and generally where tobacco smoking is permitted.

Not allowed: Motor vehicles, private businesses, hookah/cigar bars, federal property, and many public outdoor spaces such as New York State Parks.

How to verify a legal dispensary and product

Look for the Dispensary Verification Tool decal at the entrance and scan the QR code to confirm licensing on the OCM website. Legal products carry New York’s Universal Symbol and a QR code linking to the product’s Certificate of Analysis (CoA).

Quick label-reading checklist

- THC per serving and per package

- Batch number and expiration/use-by date

- Required health warnings and Poison Control information

- QR code ? opens the CoA (no FAILED tests should appear on legal products)