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NY S09426
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Siela Bynoe
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AI Summary
- Adds public libraries and association libraries to the list of protected locations for cannabis retail dispensary siting restrictions in New York
- Requires adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries to be located at least 500 feet from public and association libraries, matching the existing distance requirement from schools
- Applies the same 500-foot restriction to adult-use on-site cannabis consumption licenses
- Measurements are taken in straight lines from the center of the nearest entrance of the cannabis premises to the center of the nearest library entrance
- Takes effect 90 days after becoming law and applies only to licenses issued on or after that date
Legislative Description
Relates to proximity restrictions for adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site consumption licenses; provides that such dispensaries shall not be located within 500 feet of a public library or an association library.
Last Action
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Investigations and Government Operations3/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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