Bill > A08927

This bill amends the cannabis law to expand restrictions on where cannabis retail stores can be located. Specifically, the bill prohibits cannabis retail licensees from establishing a storefront within 500 feet of child day care centers, public parks, and playgrounds, in addition to the existing prohibition on locations near school grounds and houses of worship. The bill provides a clear definition of "public park" as any park, playground, or recreational area under state or local government jurisdiction that is accessible to the general public and officially designated as a park by the relevant governmental authority. By creating these geographic restrictions, the bill aims to limit the proximity of cannabis retail locations to areas frequently used by children and families, potentially reducing youth exposure to cannabis businesses and creating buffer zones around community spaces where children are likely to be present.

Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8927