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Several Long Island Mayors Plan To Prohibit Marijuana Sales, Report Says Several Long Island Mayors Plan To Prohibit Marijuana Sales, Report Says
Several Long Island Mayors Plan To Prohibit Marijuana Sales, Report Says Marijuana may be legalized in New York, but some Long Island officials are planning on prohibiting cannabis in their communities. Mayors of the Long Island beach towns near the Queens border will be utilizing a clause in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act that allows local municipalities to opt-out of allowing marijuana in their locales, according to the New York Post. Earlier story - NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available Calling it a “gateway drug,” Village of Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty told the Post that he “feels strongly about th…

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NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available
NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available New York State lawmakers have given the green light for legalized marijuana possession and paved the way to allow for marijuana sales to people over the age of 21. Late on Tuesday, March 30, the New York State Senate voted 40-23 in favor of the new bill, while the Assembly approved it by a margin of 100-49. The bill was sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk to sign following the approval by both Houses, which he did on Wednesday, March 31, making the law official.  With Cuomo's approval, possession becomes legal immediately for those age 21 and over. The bill does not specify a date when …

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