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NY A10601

NY A10601
Authorizes the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit to licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to allow the regulated sale of low potency cannabis single use beverages that contain no more than 5mg of THC manufactured by New York state adult-use licensees; provides for the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund.


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Introduced
03/13/2026
In Committee
03/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the cannabis law and the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to the issuance of a low potency cannabis beverage retail permit; to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of tax on the sale or transfer of certain low potency cannabis beverages; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the allocation of low potency cannabis beverage tax revenue in the New York state cannabis revenue fund

AI Summary

This bill authorizes licensed off-premises liquor and wine stores to obtain a new permit allowing them to sell "low potency cannabis beverages," which are defined as single-use drinks containing no more than 5 milligrams of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol, the psychoactive compound in cannabis). These beverages must be manufactured by New York State adult-use cannabis licensees. The bill also establishes new taxes on these beverages: a 9% tax on sales from distributors to permittees and a 13% tax on retail sales to consumers. The revenue generated from the 13% retail tax will be distributed, with portions going to the State Liquor Authority for implementation costs, the cannabis revenue fund for small business and equity programs, the cannabis revenue fund for trade practice oversight and illicit sale enforcement, local municipalities, and the general cannabis revenue fund. This legislation aims to regulate the sale of these specific cannabis products within existing alcohol retail establishments and allocate the associated tax revenue.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to economic development (on 03/13/2026)

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