The Town of Islip opted out of allowing adult-use retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges in December 2021, as permitted under MRTA Section 131. Home cultivation and possession remain legal. Opt-out may be rescinded by town board action; residents may force reconsideration by permissive referendum.
Under MRTA (NY Cannabis Law 131), municipalities had until December 31, 2021 to opt out of retail dispensaries and on-site consumption. The Islip Town Board adopted a local law opting out of both. Personal possession (up to 3 oz flower / 24 g concentrate) and home cultivation remain legal statewide regardless. The opt-out can be reversed by future board action but not re-adopted once rescinded. Dispensaries operate in nearby non-opt-out jurisdictions.
Operating unlicensed dispensary: state Office of Cannabis Management enforcement plus town zoning violations up to 10,000 dollars.
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