New York has become the 15th state to legalize possession of marijuana for recreational use, allowing anyone over the age of 21 to possess up to three ounces of the drug.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act into law Wednesday (31) afternoon, a day after the state Legislature approved it by a wide margin.
The legislation passed by a margin of 43 to 20 in the Senate and 100 to 49 in the Assembly, with Democrats controlling both chambers.
Effective immediately, it is no longer a crime or violation to possess up to three ounces of marijuana in New York.
No comments:
Post a Comment