Bill > A07998

This bill amends the New York Cannabis Law to allow retail dispensary licensees, microbusiness licensees, and nursery licensees to sell up to three immature cannabis plants per person for personal cultivation. The bill defines an "immature cannabis plant" as a non-flowering female cannabis plant or a cannabis plant without observable buds. It modifies existing licensing provisions to explicitly authorize these types of licensees to sell immature plants, and directs the New York State Cannabis Control Board to create rules and regulations for implementing these changes. The bill provides clarity on what constitutes an immature plant and expands the commercial opportunities for cannabis businesses by allowing them to sell starter plants directly to consumers. The legislation will take effect 120 days after becoming law, with the Cannabis Control Board authorized to develop implementing regulations during that period. This change appears aimed at supporting personal cannabis cultivation by providing easier access to starter plants through licensed cannabis businesses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7998