New York Becomes 15th State To Legalize Recreational Cannabis

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Andrew Cuomo signed recreational marijuana into law today, making the Empire State the 15th in the U.S. to legalize cannabis. New York lawmakers approved the bill to legalize marijuana on Tuesday night, just days following the release of the latest text. The Path To Approval: New York lawmakers approved the bill to legalize marijuana on Tuesday night, just days following the release of the latest text. RELATED: New York Lawmakers To Vote On Cannabis Legalization Bill Within Days New York legalized medical cannabis in 2014, capping the number of operators at 10. The legislation allows adults 21 and older to possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis or 24 grams of marijuana concentrates and to buy recreational cannabis from licensed retailers.

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New York lawmakers approved the bill to legalize marijuana on Tuesday night, just days following the release of the latest text.

By Jelena Martinovic

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed recreational marijuana into law today, making the Empire State the 15th in the U.S. to legalize cannabis.

The legislation allows adults 21 and older to possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis or 24 grams of marijuana concentrates and to buy recreational cannabis from licensed retailers.

The bill also permits the cultivation of up to three mature and three immature plants for personal use.

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