Bill > S07275

This bill amends New York's cannabis law to further restrict the location of cannabis retail storefronts and on-site consumption premises. Specifically, the bill prohibits cannabis businesses from being located within 500 feet of school grounds and 200 feet of a house of worship, with a key expansion to include any entrances, exits, or areas within mixed-use buildings that contain schools or houses of worship. This means that if a school or house of worship is part of a multi-purpose building, cannabis establishments cannot be located near those specific areas, even if they are in the same building. The legislation aims to create additional buffer zones around sensitive locations to limit potential exposure of cannabis businesses to schools and religious institutions. The bill will apply to any new cannabis licenses issued on or after its effective date, providing immediate implementation of these location restrictions.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7275