Talking Cannabis in Saratoga: What to Expect Regarding the New Law in the Spa City
Know What's Allowed & See What's in Store for the Future
Cannabis became legal in New York State on March 31, 2021. Learn more about what the new law means for Saratoga Springs, where smoking is legal, and when, or if, recreational dispensaries are coming.
A Rundown on the Cannabis Law in New York State
Individuals 21 and older may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, and can smoke cannabis anywhere in public where tobacco smoking is allowed, except inside cars, schools, or workplaces.
Businesses that allow smoking in certain areas (a restaurant with a patio, a hotel with balconies) cannot pick and choose between allowing tobacco smoke or cannabis smoke; smoking is either allowed or it is not.
Smoking is banned in high-traffic areas of parks, specifically pools, playgrounds, beaches, picnic shelters, and concession stands. (Smoking while walking down Broadway = okay. Smoking at the Peerless Pool = not okay.)
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