New York liquor and wine stores would be able to obtain a permit to sell low-dose cannabis-infused drinks at their businesses under a newly introduced pair of bills.
Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D) and Assemblymember John Zaccaro, Jr. (D) filed companion versions of the legislation in their respective chambers this past week, with the intent being to build upon the state’s maturing cannabis market.
That market “continues to evolve, and consumer demand for low-dose, beverage-based cannabis products has increased significantly,” a justification memo attached to the proposal says. “These products are typically lower potency and consumed in a manner similar to other regulated beverages, making them appropriate for sale in controlled retail environments with strong compliance histories.”
“Allowing existing off-premises alcohol retailers to sell low potency cannabis beverages through a carefully structured permit system will expand legal access to regulated products, reduce illicit market activity, and provide a clear, enforceable pathway for responsible retail sales,” it says. “By limiting eligibility to established licensees and requiring separate storage, tracking, and enforcement coordination, the bill preserves public health and safety while ensuring strong regulatory oversight.”
The Senate bill, S9220, has been referred to the Investigations and Government Operations Committee, while the Assembly version,
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