Adults 21 and older may possess and use cannabis in New York under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, but consumption is banned anywhere tobacco smoking is banned, including indoor workplaces, parks, schools, and many outdoor public spaces in Westchester.
The MRTA (NY Cannabis Law, 2021) treats cannabis smoking like tobacco for location purposes. Use is barred in cars, schools, federal property, and within Westchester County parks under Chapter 484. Vaping cannabis is treated the same. Westchester County opted in to retail dispensaries, which are licensed by the NY Office of Cannabis Management. Public consumption tickets are civil violations rather than criminal charges, but using on school grounds or selling to minors remains criminal under NY Penal Law.
Public smoking violations carry civil fines around $25 for a first offense. Driving impaired or possessing more than three ounces in public can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges.
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Mount Vernon, NY
Recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers are generally prohibited from parking on public streets and in front-yard setbacks in residential zones. Storage i...
Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon operates alternate-side parking for street cleaning and enforces residential permit parking in several districts. Non-residents cannot park over...
Mount Vernon, NY
Retaining walls over 4 ft measured from bottom of footing to top of wall require a building permit and sealed engineered drawings. Walls with surcharge (driv...
Mount Vernon, NY
A building permit from the Mount Vernon Building Department is required for most new fences and for replacements that change height, materials, or location. ...
Mount Vernon, NY
Chickens and livestock are prohibited in Mount Vernon residential zones. The city's dense urban character (~4 sq mi) excludes agricultural uses from zoning.
Mount Vernon, NY
Mount Vernon enforces the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (19 NYCRR Part 1225, incorporating the 2020 Fire Code of NYS), which requi...
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