{"id":4343,"date":"2022-02-17T17:29:27","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T17:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=192678"},"modified":"2022-02-17T17:29:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T17:29:27","slug":"legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=4343","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Legacy NYC\u2019 art gallery gifts legal cannabis with local art"},"content":{"rendered":"
‘Legacy NYC’ art gallery gifts legal cannabis with local art | Leafly<\/title> <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You’re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<h3>The Lower East Side gallery is a godsend for recreational and medical shoppers awaiting the state\u2019s sluggish legal rollout<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Scoring legal cannabis in New York remains a challenge for both residents and visitors. Despite the state\u2019s exciting progress on medical and adult-use cannabis, there are still a lot of obstacles to getting hands on legal flower and other products. In October, New York\u2019s Cannabis Control Board <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/politics\/new-york-dispensaries-can-now-sell-cannabis-flower-but-whos-got-it-in-stock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finally voted<\/a> to allow the sale of flower in all medical dispensaries. Up until then, the state\u2019s 150,000-plus medical residents had been limited to non-flower products like tinctures and edibles. <\/p>\n<p>Adult-use buyers have also been left to navigate the gray zone painted by New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/cannabis.ny.gov\/marihuana-regulation-and-taxation-act-mrta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act<\/a> as they await updates from the CCC. MRTA guidelines allow possession, consumption, and gifting of cannabis goods ahead of the state\u2019s highly-anticipated legal adult-use framework. But many residents and visitors are still unclear about how to safely and legally find top shelf flower across the Empire State.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-solid-color\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>The brilliant providers at Legacy NYC are filling the void by painting boldly within current guidelines to increase access for all. Thanks to Legacy\u2019s dedicated team, you don\u2019t have to hold your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/peanut-butter-breath\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanut Butter Breath<\/a> waiting for New York\u2019s legal market to catch up to its new laws. In a New York minute, visitors and residents can pop into this well-placed SoHo gallery to get a potent dose of local art, history, and top bud brands, all rolled into one.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n[embedded content]\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>When we visited the Legacy NYC gallery in November, Hip Hop history was on full display via the photography of Sue Kwon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sue-Kwon-RISEN-Photographs-1988-2008\/dp\/1732062919\">Rap Is Risen<\/a> exhibit. Tough-to-find exclusives like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/iverson-96\">Iverson 96<\/a> strain by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/viola\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viola<\/a> were flying out of the door like the NBA Hall of Famer\u2019s signature Reebok sneakers in his playing days. And the staff went out of their way to create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere that prioritizes legal compliance. That\u2019s all we needed to see to know this shrine to the pioneers of New York\u2019s art and cannabis cultures will be a staple of the city\u2019s legal weed scene for many years to come.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Keep scrolling to take a Leafly look from behind the lens of Brooklyn photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Meg Schmidt<\/span><\/a>, and get a feel for why Legacy NYC is a must-stop shop for any bud lover looking to get legally baked in The Big Apple.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>What is Legacy NYC?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"Legal cannabis in New York is now available at Legacy NYC art gallery, which gifts MRTA compliant weed to guests. (Leafly \/ Megan Schmidt)\" class=\"wp-image-194366 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-1.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-1.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-1.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-1.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>(Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Meg Schmidt<\/span><\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since fall 2021, Legacy NYC has spearheaded the gray area of legal weed in New York. They stay legal by gifting premium flower, pre-rolls, and edibles from industry leaders like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/viola\">Viola<\/a>, and upcoming brands like RBG. <\/p>\n<p>Located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/dispensaries\/new-york\/lower-east-side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lower East Side<\/a>, Legacy NYC (98 Orchard St.), their website describes the gallery as a \u201ccultural destination to enjoy MRTA compliant gifted cannabis in a gallery space that highlights local New York artwork.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The gassed up gallery is run by rapper and activist M-1 of dead prez and his ultra-influential partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Umi-118270920726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umi<\/a>. And the well-connected duo are using their juice to provide exclusive products and unique events that draw just as strong of crowds as their legal loud.<\/p>\n<h2>How does Legacy NYC provide legal flower without a retail license?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"At Legacy NYC art gallery, a local woman views art from Sue Kwon's art book, Rap Is Risen. (Leafly \/ Megan Schmidt)\" class=\"wp-image-194333 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-2.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-2.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-2.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-2.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>At Legacy NYC art gallery, a local woman views art from Sue Kwon\u2019s photography book, Rap Is Risen. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Meg Schmidt<\/span><\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You must remember that Legacy NYC is not a dispensary. When you walk into the doors, it looks and feels like many other Manhattan art galleries. The spacious and spotless showroom includes comfortable seating, brilliant lighting, and a safe space for cannabis consumers of all varieties.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are visiting during rush hours or slow shifts, you will be attracted to spend an extra minute or two in the exhibition room admiring the beautiful work on display before asking about the dank. And you will be just as pleased with the gifts you receive on your way out of the door as by the incredible work from NYC\u2019s finest local artists.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Come for the cannabis. Stay for the art. In 2021, Legacy NYC hosted Sue Kwon's Rap Is Risen exhibit, documenting original influencers at the intersection of Hip Hop and cannabis culture. (Leafly \/ Megan Schmidt)\" class=\"wp-image-194338 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-3.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-3.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-3.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-3.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>This spacious gallery will not rush you in and out like some dispensaries or local dealers. Just as much effort is put into curating an unforgettable sensory experience as is put into providing the very best legal flower supply in downtown Manhattan. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>Meg Schmidt<\/span><\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Legacy NYC gallery is a required destination to honor unsung OGs in the art and cannabis industries. The exhibits change regularly, so routine customers can expect new looks that get them stuck like Gorilla Glue.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt class=\"wp-image-194339 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-4.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-4.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-4.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-4.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Come for the cannabis. Stay for the art. In 2021, Legacy NYC hosted Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit, documenting original influencers at the intersection of Hip Hop and cannabis culture. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meg Schmidt<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The good news for art lovers is that you can purchase select works from local artists and receive a gift on your way out of the door. But you may be disappointed if you walk in expecting to buy the actual art that\u2019s on display. That\u2019s because you\u2019re more likely to receive a digital download of local art to take home with your trees.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the gift-receiving experience like for MRTA-compliant shopper?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt class=\"wp-image-194335 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-5.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-5.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-5.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-5.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The staff at Legacy NYC specializes in walking new customers through their unique cannabis gifting process. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meg Schmidt<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to get your gift, Legacy NYC\u2019s highly capable staff will walk you through the unique process with charm and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to prepare ahead of time, the gallery\u2019s site includes some basic pointers for first-timers. They include, \u201cnever ask to buy weed, as that is still within a legal gray area,\u201d and \u201cbe sure to use the correct terminology by asking for a menu of products that include an MRTA-compliant gift.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While it may seem confusing, the site promises that once you understand the process of gifting, copping legally in NYC is as easy as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/strains\/cherry-pie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherry Pie<\/a>. Those familiar with Washington DC\u2019s gift-centric legal market will recognize the beauty of this process. Considering the rich history of artists who\u2019ve used cannabis to inspire, fund, and brand their creative work, Legacy\u2019s pairing of pot and culture looks like poetic justice if we ever saw it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt class=\"wp-image-194347 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-6.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-6.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-6.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-6.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Legacy NYC manager Mars provides an out-of-this-world experience for visitors who are excited to try the gallery\u2019s MRTA-compliant cannabis gifting process. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meg Schmidt<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What kind of art exhibits does Legacy NYC host?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt class=\"wp-image-194362 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-7.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-7.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-7.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-7.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Cannabis remains an essential part of Snoop Dogg\u2019s lifestyle and brand, over three decades after his music established him as one of America\u2019s most iconic smokers. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\">Meg Schmidt<\/a> \/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Legal trees aren\u2019t the only thing drawing crowds into this sacred space. In November, Sue Kwon candidly portrayed rap\u2019s movers and shakers in pics snapped between 1988 and 2008. And December brought a Weed the People event to the space. Followed by January\u2019s special Viola meet-and-greet that included special giveaways and prizes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt class=\"wp-image-194361 has-ll lazyload\" width=\"724\" height=\"482\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-8.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-8.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-8.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-8.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>\u201cHow High\u201d was rapper\/actor Method Man in this classic shot from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen book? Based on his well-deserved reputation for chiefing like a chimney, Meth was probably high enough to envision a future where his hometown would allow legal access to cannabis. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meg Schmidt <\/a>\/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The cannabis industry uses terms like \u201clegacy\u201d to honor the original pioneers of the legal market. That\u2019s because words like \u201cillicit\u201d and \u201cblack market\u201d criminalize both OG participants, and the plant itself. Terms like \u201coriginal,\u201d \u201cpioneer,\u201d and \u201clegacy,\u201d on the other hand, honor the essential contributors that often go overlooked. That\u2019s why this shop\u2019s founders couldn\u2019t have found a better name to bring their vision to life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt class=\"wp-image-194372 has-ll lazyload\" width=\"724\" height=\"482\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-9.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-9.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-9.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-9.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Cannabis is an essential part of the creative process for artists from all genres and backgrounds. Legacy NYC\u2019s exhibits connect the dots between pot culture and pop culture\u2019s underground love affair. (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt \/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Artists have documented the underground influence pot culture has had on pop culture for over a century. From jazz pioneers like Cab Calloway, who coined the slang term \u201creefer\u201d with his 1932 song \u201cReefer Man,\u201d to legendary rappers like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/redman-discovers-20-year-old-stash-of-branson-weed-a-throwback-to-90s-nyc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/lifestyle\/breaking-snoop-dogg-smokes-weed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snoop Dogg<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/lil-kim-aphrodisiak-strain-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lil\u2019 Kim<\/a>, all of whom have dozens of lyrics and entire songs that profess their love for the federally forbidden plant. <\/p>\n<p>These artists\u2019 open advocacy played an undeniable part in destigmatizing the plant and making today\u2019s legal markets possible. Every time you enter Legacy NYC, the crucial relationship between cannabis and creativity takes center stage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt class=\"wp-image-194371 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-10.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-10.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-10.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-10.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>\u201cPass that weed, I got to light one,\u201d rapped the late great Biggie Smalls on 1997\u2019s \u201cNotorious Thugs,\u201d over two decades before flower became legally available in NYC. (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt \/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-current-mrta-guidelines-for-legal-weed-in-new-york\">What are the current MRTA guidelines for legal weed in New York?<\/h2>\n<p>Adults who are visiting or live in New York are now able to enjoy legal, high-quality marijuana across the state. Thanks to new laws, the plant is now legal to possess and use wherever tobacco is. But that doesn\u2019t mean that every seller is compliant, or carrying authentic products.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt class=\"wp-image-194378 has-ll lazyload\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-11.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-11.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-11.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-11.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>The staff at Legacy NYC let it be known from the door: The entire gallery is 420-friendly, and one of the only places to find authentic, legal cannabis products in The Big Apple. (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Legacy NYC\u2019s website says \u201cknowing where to buy weed in NYC takes some research.\u201d That\u2019s because \u201cnot every NYC dispensary is as transparent and compliant with the law as Legacy NYC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To avoid the headache of chasing down the right dispensary, Legacy curates monthly gallery showings. These exclusive events expand access to legal weed for all New Yorkers and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the full gallery of photos from Legacy NYC below. And be sure to add this must-stop shop to your tourism destination list next time you visit NYC. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img alt class=\"wp-image-194380 has-ll lazyload\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-12.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-12.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-12.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-12.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Much marijuana history has been rolled up and preserved by lyrics from legacy artists who were advocating for the plant long before it was legal. (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt class=\"wp-image-194368 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-13.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-13.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-13.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-13.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>\u201cThe young smoke grass in grassless jungles\/Rubber band together in cashless bundles.\u201d Common, \u201cMy Way Home\u201d (2006) (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt \/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" alt class=\"wp-image-194373 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-14.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-14.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-14.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-14.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Wu-Tang Clan live wire Ol\u2019 Dirty Bastard routinely rapped about his love for cannabis. (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt \/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt class=\"wp-image-194369 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-15.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-15.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-15.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-15.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Pot culture pioneer Method Man was representing for the plant decades before it became legal in his native New York. (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt \/ Original photo from Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt class=\"wp-image-194337 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-16.jpg,compress&w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-16.jpg,compress&w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-16.jpg,compress&w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art-16.jpg,compress&w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Viewers observe the photography of Sue Kwon\u2019s Rap Is Risen exhibit at Legacy NYC\u2019s legal cannabis gifting gallery in Manhattan\u2019s Lower East Side. You no longer need a medical card to legally possess or consume cannabis in New York State. But finding said cannabis is a bit more complicated, until the state\u2019s new laws and marketplace go into full effect. That\u2019s why Legacy NYC and other ganja-gifting suppliers are providing alternatives while the citizens wait for adult-use dispensaries to get up and running. Whether you need edibles or flower, Legacy NYC\u2019s staff will talk you through the MRTA-safe way to secure your bag of legal New York cannabis products. (Leafly \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmidtstudio.com\/\">Meg Schmidt<\/a>) (Leafly \/ Meg Schmidt)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\">\n<div class=\"mb-lg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/legacy-nyc-art-gallery-gifts-legal-cannabis-with-local-art.jpg\" alt=\"Meg Schmidt's Bio Image\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/p>\n<p>Meg Schmidt<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"text-sm\">Meg Schmidt is a photographer and multidisciplinary artist from Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn who is currently studying studio arts in NYC.<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"text-sm font-bold underline text-green\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/author\/meg-schmidt\">View Meg Schmidt’s articles<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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