Bill > A00417

This bill amends the New York Agriculture and Markets Law to clarify the definition of cannabis as a crop by specifying that cannabis is considered a crop when it is cultivated in accordance with the cannabis law. The bill modifies the language to remove a specific reference to the definition in section three of the cannabis law and instead simply states that cannabis is a crop when grown in compliance with existing cannabis regulations. Additionally, the bill retroactively establishes the effective date of these changes to January 1, 2024, ensuring that the legal definition applies from the beginning of the year. The legislation appears to be a technical correction that aligns the agricultural classification of cannabis with current cannabis cultivation laws, potentially providing clarity for farmers and regulators about the legal status of cannabis as an agricultural product in New York State.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A417