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Dispensary Zoning: Babylon vs Calverton

How do dispensary zoning rules compare between Babylon, NY and Calverton, NY?

Babylon has fewer restrictions than Calverton.

Babylon, NY

Suffolk County

Some Restrictions

Town of Babylon did not opt out of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries or consumption sites by the December 31, 2021 MRTA deadline, so state-licensed dispensaries may operate in town subject to OCM siting rules and Babylon zoning.

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Calverton, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Adult-use cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption lounges may operate in New York under state licenses. Under MRTA, Suffolk County municipalities had until Dec 31, 2021 to opt out of retail dispensaries and consumption sites. Many Suffolk towns opted out including Smithtown, Islip, Huntington, Oyster Bay area villages, and numerous incorporated villages. Towns that did not opt out, such as Brookhaven, Southampton, East Hampton, and Riverhead, permit dispensaries subject to zoning.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBabylonCalverton
Opt-OutNo, by 2021 deadline-
State Buffers500 ft school / 200 ft worship-
LicenseOCM requiredNY Office of Cannabis Mgmt
ZoningCh. 213 conditional use-
Opt-Out Deadline-Dec 31, 2021 (one-time)
Suffolk Opt-Out-Smithtown, Islip, Huntington, others
Allowed-Brookhaven, Southampton, EH, Riverhead
Buffer-500-1,000 ft from schools

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Babylon FAQ

Who enforces this in Babylon?

Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Babylon?

Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.

Calverton FAQ

Are cannabis dispensaries legal in Suffolk County towns?

It depends on the town. Brookhaven, Southampton, East Hampton, and Riverhead allow them. Smithtown, Islip, and Huntington opted out in 2021 but could opt back in by local law.

Who enforces this in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.

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