Penal Law § 222.10 · Article 222. Cannabis
Restrictions on cannabis use
Text — Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 222.10 Restrictions on cannabis use.
Unless otherwise authorized by law or regulation, no person shall:
1. smoke or vape cannabis in a location where smoking or vaping cannabis is prohibited pursuant to article thirteen-E of the public health law; or
2. smoke, vape or ingest cannabis or concentrated cannabis in or upon the grounds of a school, as defined in subdivision ten of section eleven hundred twenty-five of the education law or in or on a school bus, as defined in section one hundred forty-two of the vehicle and traffic law; provided, however, provisions of this subdivision shall not apply to acts that are in compliance with article three of the cannabis law.
Notwithstanding any other section of law, violations of restrictions on cannabis use are subject to a civil penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars or an amount of community service not exceeding twenty hours.
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