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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE M
Offenses Against Public Health and Morals
ARTICLE 222
Cannabis
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Unlawful possession of cannabis
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SECTION 222.20
Licensing of cannabis production and distribution; defense
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE M, ARTICLE 222
§ 222.20 Licensing of cannabis production and distribution; defense.

In any prosecution for an offense involving cannabis under this
article or an authorized local law, it is a defense that the defendant
was engaged in such activity in compliance with the cannabis law.