Bill > S00780

This bill amends the Agriculture and Markets Law to clarify the definition of cannabis as a crop, specifically by modifying the language to indicate that cannabis is a crop when it is cultivated in accordance with the Cannabis Law. The bill retroactively sets the effective date to January 1, 2024, ensuring that the definition of cannabis as a crop is applied from the beginning of the year. The changes appear to be technical in nature, aligning the legal language more precisely with existing cannabis regulations and ensuring that cannabis can be classified as an agricultural product when grown according to established legal guidelines. By making these amendments, the bill seeks to provide clarity and legal consistency in how cannabis is defined within the agricultural framework of New York State, potentially helping to normalize cannabis cultivation as an agricultural activity.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S780