On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (S.854-A/A.1248-A) legalizing adult-use cannabis, fulfilling a key component of his 2021 State of the State agenda. The bill establishes the Office of Cannabis Management to implement a comprehensive regulatory framework that covers medical, adult-use and cannabinoid hemp. The bill also expands New York State’s existing medical marijuana and cannabinoid hemp programs. The legislation provides licensing for marijuana producers, distributors, retailers, and other actors in the cannabis market, and creates a social and economic equity program to assist individuals disproportionately impacted by cannabis enforcement that want to participate in the industry.
The development of an adult-use cannabis industry in New York State under this legislation has the potential to create significant economic opportunities for New Yorkers and the State. Tax collections from the adult-use cannabis program are projected to reach $350 million annually. Additionally, there is the potential for this new industry to create 30,000 to 60,000 new jobs across the State.
Upcoming Live Programming
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Previously Recorded Programs Available On-Demand
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Cannabis Conviction On Your Record? What You Need To Know Expungement
RECORDED September 9, 2021 | 1.0 MCLE CREDIT
Using And Representing Recreational Cannabis After NYSBA Ethics Opinion 1225
RECORDED July 9, 2021 | 1.0 MCLE CREDIT
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New York Adult Use Marijuana: What Local Municipalities Need To Know
RECORDED April 27, 2021 | 1.0 MCLE CREDIT
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What Lawyers Need To Know About The Marijuana Regulation And Taxation Act (MRTA)
RECORDED April 12, 2021 | INFORMATIONAL (NO MCLE)
Overview Of The Marijuana Regulation And Taxation Act (MRTA)
RECORDED March 19, 2021 | 1.0 MCLE CREDIT
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CBD Oil, Hemp And Cannabis Update: What Lawyers Need To Know In Advising Clients
DECEMBER 15, 2021 | 5:30 PM-7:00PM | Informational
Cannabis Conviction On Your Records? What You Need To Know About Expungement
NYSBA Stances on Adult-Use Cannabis
PUBLISHED MARCH 31, 2021
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 20, 2020
NYSBA Supports Legalization of Adult Recreational Marijuana Use in NY
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
NYSBA Press Releases
PUBLISHED APRIL 16, 2021
Legal Experts to Discuss Social Equity Aspects of New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act
PUBLISHED APRIL 5, 2021
Additional Press Releases
PUBLISHED MARCH 30, 2021
New York State Senate | Legislation to Allow Adult Use, Cultivation of Recreational Marijuana Advances in Senate
PUBLISHED MARCH 30, 2021
New York State Assembly | Assembly to Pass the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act to Legalize Adult Use of Marijuana in New York State
PUBLISHED MARCH 31, 2021
Executive Branch | Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis
Understanding the New Cannabis Law
PUBLISHED APRIL 12, 2021
It’s Social and Economic Justice: Understanding New York’s New Marijuana Law
PUBLISHED MARCH 23, 2021
What You Need to Know as New York Nears Cannabis Legalization
NYSBA in the News
PUBLISHED APRIL 12, 2021
Bar Association talks Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, WTEN-Albany
PUBLISHED JANUARY 31, 2020
NY Bar Association Supports Pot Legalization, The Associated Press
PUBLISHED JANUARY 30, 2020
Bar Association Report Backs Marijuana Legalization, Spectrum News
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act
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Report of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Cannabis Law Regarding Legalized Cannabis Legislation in New York State
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