Cannabis in Lake George: The New Legislation & What Residents & Visitors Should Know
Recreational cannabis is now legal in New York State - see what to expect for the Lake George area below.
A Rundown on the Cannabis Law
The cannabis legislation for New York State went into effect on March 31, 2021. It’s now legal for those 21 and older to smoke cannabis and possess up to three ounces for recreational use, and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis.
You can smoke cannabis anywhere in public where tobacco smoking is allowed, but not inside cars, schools, or workplaces. Adults need to be 21 or older to smoke cigarettes as well as cannabis in New York; some states still have 18 as the age to purchase and smoke cigarettes.
It’s worth noting that businesses that allow smoking, such as restaurants with patios or hotels with balconies, cannot pick and choose between allowing tobacco smoke and cannabis smoke; it has to be all or nothing. You can either smoke in a designated smoking space, or you cannot.
Local Dispensaries
Dispensaries are becoming an established industry in this region!
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