Cannabis Regulations in Tonawanda, NY (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Tonawanda, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dispensary Zoning
The Town of Tonawanda has not opted out of retail cannabis dispensaries or microbusinesses under the MRTA: only on-site consumption lounges are banned townwide outside the Village of Kenmore. Any retail dispensary or microbusiness permitted by the zoning code must first clear Planning Board site plan review addressing traffic, queuing and parking before opening.
Cannabis Dispensary Rules in the Town of Tonawanda
Some RestrictionsTown of Tonawanda Code §§ 59-4, 215-12.2, 215-24.14.A
§ 59-4. Local opt out. The Town Board of the Town of Tonawanda hereby opts out of allowing on-site cannabis consumption sites from being established and operated within the Town's jurisdiction, exclusive of the Village of Kenmore. ... § 215-12.2. Penalties for offenses. ... A. Any violation by a person, firm, or corporation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed a violation punishable...
Cannabis Delivery Rules
Cannabis distribution, delivery, processing and cultivation businesses in the Town of Tonawanda go through special use permit and site plan review under § 215-24.14.B, not a simple by-right license. Applicants must file an energy use plan and address air quality, wastewater, solid waste and buffering from residential districts before the Planning Board signs off.
Cannabis Delivery and Cultivation Rules Tonawanda
Some RestrictionsTown of Tonawanda Code §§ 215-12.2, 215-24.14.B
§ 215-12.2. Penalties for offenses. ... A. Any violation by a person, firm, or corporation of any provision of this chapter shall be deemed a violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15 days, or both. ... ... § 215-24.14. Marijuana and cannabis uses. ... ... B. Distribution, delivery, processing, cultivation. (1) Production and supplying us...
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