New York cannabis rules for visitors (2026)
Updated 2026-09-21 · adult_use · 21+
Possession and purchase limits
Adults 21+ may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower or 24 grams of concentrate. Buy only from retailers licensed by the Office of Cannabis Management. Smoke shops that are not OCM-licensed are not legal dispensaries.
If you are visiting
Visitors 21+ with valid ID may purchase at licensed adult-use dispensaries. You cannot take cannabis through TSA checkpoints or out of New York. Public consumption rules are stricter than many West Coast cities. Follow posted signs and OCM guidance.
Regulator: Office of Cannabis Management. Verify a license: https://cannabis.ny.gov/licensing.
Questions people actually ask
Can tourists buy cannabis in Times Square?
Yes, if you are 21+ with government photo ID and the shop holds a valid OCM adult-use license. Confirm the license number on the door and on cannabis.ny.gov. Unlicensed smoke shops in Midtown are not legal dispensaries.
Source: https://cannabis.ny.gov/
What is a CAURD dispensary?
CAURD is New York’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program. It prioritized licenses for people and communities harmed by cannabis prohibition. A CAURD shop is a fully licensed adult-use retailer; the condition is about who received the license, not product quality.
Source: https://cannabis.ny.gov/
How much cannabis can I buy in New York?
Adults 21+ may possess up to 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate. Purchase only from an OCM-licensed retailer. Limits can change. Check the Office of Cannabis Management before a large purchase.
Source: https://cannabis.ny.gov/