Marijuana

Riverhead town is conducting an online survey seeking input from residents and business owners on whether Riverhead should opt-out of retail sales of marijuana and if sales are allowed, whether the town should place any restrictions on the sales. The survey consists of eight questions. Here they are.

The new state law legalizing recreational marijuana in New York allows towns and villages to opt out of retail sales within their borders. If a local municipality opts out, it loses the opportunity to collect a 3% sales tax on the products sold within its jurisdiction. If the board adopts an opt-out law, it will be subject to a referendum by petition in the November election.

The bill legalizing adult recreational use and possession of marijuana passed both chambers of the legislature by wide margins last night, largely along party lines.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a deal with state legislative leaders on sweeping legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in New York for adults over age 21. Here are the details.

The new law makes possession of less than two ounces of marijuana a violation punishable by a fine of not more than $200. It also provides a means for expunging prior convictions.

Here are 15 bills of interest passed by both chambers during the frenzied closing days of the state legislative session in Albany.

Local residents who spoke at a hearing on a bill to ban the retail sale of marijuana in Suffolk County overwhelmingly opposed the ban.

A bill that would have Suffolk County opt out of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize recreational marijuana is set for a public hearing before the county legislature Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Riverhead.

With the State Legislature poised to enact bills legalizing recreational marijuana in New York, Suffolk lawmakers are convening a public hearing Feb. 25 to gain input on the potential impacts of the state legislation.

“I don’t have a problem with medical marijuana,” said Councilwoman Jodi Giglio. “I have a problem with not knowing the impact on the Riverhead community."