In New York State, municipalities had the ability to opt out of the retail marijuana market, for adult use marijuana dispensaries or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction. To see which municipalities opted in or opted out, check out the list below by the Rockefeller Institute of Government.
Marijuana Opt-Out Tracker
View which municipalities have made the decision to opt out of adult-use marijuana dispensaries and/or on-site consumption lounges in their jurisdiction.
Rockefeller Institute of Government
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