New York State Legalizes Marijuana for Adult Use

After many attempts and much debate, New York has become the 15th state to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana. The State Senate and Assembly voted to approve the “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” (“Act”) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law the following morning and reiterated his support for the Act: “New York has a storied history of being the progressive capital of the nation, and this important legislation will once again carry on that legacy.”

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