Penal Law § 222.20 · Article 222. Cannabis
Licensing of cannabis production and distribution; defense
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§ 222.20 Licensing of cannabis production and distribution; defense.
In any prosecution for an offense involving cannabis under this article or an authorized local law, it is a defense that the defendant was engaged in such activity in compliance with the cannabis law.
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- Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN222.20
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