Gothamist: “Can I Smoke Weed On The Street?”: What You Need To Know About Legal Marijuana In NY


“It’s a violation to sell any amount of marijuana unlawfully under the MRTA, but harsh penalties for selling lower amounts have been removed.

“Because there’s no regulated market, you would be subject to a criminal violation and a fine of up to $250, if you sell any amount under 3 ounces,” said Eli Northrup, policy counsel for The Bronx Defenders. “Anything more than that is a misdemeanor.”

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