How much weed can you possess in New York?
Yes.
Weed is legal in New York for adults 21+. Updated October 2026.
Possession limits
The recorded possession limit for weed in New York is 3 oz (85 g).
Yes — weed is legal in New York for adults 21+.
No separate over-limit penalty text is on file; the headline status still applies.
This is a long-tail extract of the main New York ruling, published only because a possession figure exists in the dataset.
Frequently asked
Is weed legal in New York?+
Yes — weed is legal in New York for adults 21+.
Is weed legal everywhere in New York?+
The recorded status for New York as a whole is legal. Local bylaws can still add conditions.
What is the legal age for weed in New York?+
The recorded minimum age is 21.
How much weed can you possess in New York?+
The recorded possession limit is 3 oz (85 g).
Can tourists use weed in New York?+
Visitors to New York are generally subject to the same recreational cannabis rules as residents. Crossing a border with it remains a separate, usually prohibited, act.
Can you grow weed at home in New York?+
Home cultivation is recorded as: yes.