Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that restricts the location of retail adult-use dispensaries based on proximity to schools and houses of worship in New York.

Highlights:

• Prohibits businesses with a license to sell cannabis from being located on the same street and within 500 feet of a school (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits businesses with a license to sell cannabis from being located on the same street and within 200 feet of a house of worship (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that no license renewal shall be denied based on violations of the location requirements (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this Act takes effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that restricts the location of retail adult-use dispensaries based on proximity to schools and houses of worship on New York.

Highlights:

• Prohibits businesses with a license to sell cannabis from being located on the same street or within 500 feet of a school (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits businesses with a license to sell cannabis from being located on the same street or within 200 feet of a house of worship (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits denial of license renewals based on violations of the location requirements (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text