New York Is Likely to Legalize Marijuana. Here’s What to Know.
What would legalization mean for New Yorkers?
New Yorkers would be allowed to possess up to three ounces of cannabis for recreational use. Club-like lounges or “consumption sites” where marijuana — but not alcohol — could be consumed would also be permitted, according to details of the plan obtained by The New York Times.
The police could use the smell of marijuana as a reason to suspect a driver is under the influence, but could not use the odor as the primary justification to search a vehicle.