Possession in New York — what are the rules?

Allowed with conditions. New York's adult personal-possession limits are 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 g of concentrated cannabis for people 21+. Private home-cultivation storage and medical-patient provisions require separate assessment; these figures do not authorize unlicensed sale. Conditions: Minimum age 21+.

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Legal adult-use retailTourist access: Allowed with conditions · Medical access: Medical use only

Before visiting a club

Find a club nearby and open its listing for the address and contact.
Ask the club whether you can join, what its minimum age is, and whether an introduction or appointment is needed.
Confirm the ID to bring, membership fee and opening hours before setting off.
Ask what is available to members and whether on-site use is permitted. The club decides whether to admit you.

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Legal adult-use retail exists only in the states and territories that have actually launched a recreational market, not nationwide. In those jurisdictions tourists can usually buy at a licensed dispensary from age 21 with a valid government-issued ID or passport. Cannabis remains federally controlled, so you may not transport product across state lines or international borders.

This overview describes United States; it does not confirm access at every location. Read the guidance for United States

Source: cannabis.ny.gov

Last reviewed2026-09-07

Full law guide for New York

Is cannabis legal in New York?

Buying cannabisAllowedGuidance from New York

Adults 21+ can buy cannabis from state-licensed dispensaries in New York; the Office of Cannabis Management provides a verification tool for legal dispensaries.

Minimum age 21+

New York OCM: dispensary verification

Verified 2026-09-07 · Sources and references

Tourist accessAllowed with conditionsGuidance from New York

Visitors buy on the same terms as residents: adults 21+ with a valid ID may purchase from a state-licensed dispensary — check the licence on the OCM list, as unlicensed shops are common. Personal possession limits (3 ounces of cannabis, 24 g of concentrate) apply, and cannabis may not be taken out of the state.

Minimum age 21+

Only OCM-licensed dispensaries sell legally; unlicensed shops are widespread in New York City.

Verified 2026-09-08 · Sources and references

Medical accessMedical use onlyGuidance from New York

New York registers patients automatically when an authorised clinician certifies them for medical cannabis. Medical dispensary purchases require the patient certification and government-issued photo identification.

Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately.

New York — medical access — official guidance

Verified 2026-09-17 · Sources and references

Can tourists buy cannabis in New York?

Minimum age: 21+ with photo ID.
Possession: Allowed with conditions

Answer verified on 2026-09-07.

Cannabis venues in New York at a glance

How many cannabis venues are listed in New York?

420.camp lists 448 cannabis venues in New York: 432 dispensaries, 9 private clubs, 2 cbd & hemp shops, 2 pharmacies, 1 doctor, 1 licensed delivery service, 1 medical dispensary.

What do the listings in New York include?

Opening hours: 422. Phone number: 405. Photos: 433. Confirmed by the owner or a licence check: 0.

Do venues in New York admit members only?

9 admit members only.

United States overview

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420.camp editorial review process

Last reviewed: 2026-09-07
Other rules on this page updated: 2026-09-17
Next scheduled review: 2026-11-28

This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.

Answer verified on 2026-09-07.

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