FAQs About Cannabis in New York City

Yes. As of March 31, 2021, the New York State Legislature passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalized the purchase, possession, and use of cannabis products for adults 21 and older within a regulated market. The law also allows for the home cultivation of cannabis under specific guidelines. At Mighty Lucky, all products are fully compliant with state regulations and lab-tested for safety.

You must be 21+ with a valid government-issued ID to purchase from any legal dispensary in NYC.

A licensed dispensary in NYC (like Mighty Lucky) sells state-tested, legal cannabis products. Smoke shops often sell unregulated items and are not authorized by New York State.

Yes! Visitors 21+ with valid ID can legally purchase cannabis at any NYC dispensary. Many tourists choose dispensaries near Manhattan attractions like SoHo, Chinatown, and the Bowery.

Under New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), adults 21+ can legally consume cannabis anywhere that tobacco smoking is permitted. However, there are important restrictions:

You cannot consume cannabis:

• In a workplace
  
• Inside a car (even if parked)
  
• On school property
  
• In places where tobacco smoking is already prohibited (such as bars, restaurants, offices, and certain public spaces)
  

Additionally, landlords and property owners may have specific rules prohibiting cannabis use on their property. Always check local regulations and respect the rules of the location you’re in.

At Mighty Lucky, we encourage responsible consumption — enjoy cannabis safely and in compliance with New York law.

While cannabis is legal for adult use in New York, traveling with cannabis is still restricted under federal law and in many states. Here’s what you need to know:

Within New York State: You may carry cannabis within the legal possession limits, but only if you remain inside state boundaries.

Across State Lines: It is illegal to transport cannabis across state borders, even if both states have legalized it.

Air Travel: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a federal agency, and cannabis remains federally illegal. This means you cannot legally bring cannabis on commercial flights — even for travel between states where cannabis is legal.

International Travel: It is strictly prohibited to carry cannabis across international borders. Many countries enforce severe penalties for cannabis possession.

To stay safe, always consume your products in New York and avoid traveling with cannabis outside state lines.

Cannabis purchases in New York are subject to several state and local taxes under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA):

Cultivation Tax – Paid by growers: $1 per gram of flower, $0.25 per gram of trim, and $0.14 per gram of fresh cannabis.

Potency Tax – Based on THC content:

• 0.5¢ per mg of THC in flower
  
• 0.8¢ per mg of THC in concentrates
  
• 3¢ per mg of THC in edibles
  

Local Sales Tax – 4% added at checkout (1% goes to the county, 3% to the city/municipality).

New York State Sales Tax - 9% added at checkout (this is in addition to the Local Sales Tax 4%)

Mighty Lucky offers:

• Premium flower & pre-rolls
• Edibles (gummies, chocolates, baked goods)
• THC tinctures & oils
• Vapes & cartridges

CBD products & topicals