Cannabis Law Firm in Westchester County

In recent years, legislative changes in New York have made both the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana legal for adults. In Westchester County, the cultivation, manufacturing, delivery, and retail of cannabis products are legal under the New York Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.

For entrepreneurs as well as prospective and existing business owners in the local community, the cannabis market represents a key opportunity for strong financial gains. Understanding and satisfying the industry’s legal aspects requires the support of an experienced cannabis lawyer. Westchester County has Kaufman McGowan PLLC, Corporate & Securities Counsel to the Cannabis Industry™.

Cannabis Lawyer in Westchester County

With offices based in Hauppauge, NY, our attorneys assist clients in cannabis law throughout the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York, and greater New York City metropolitan areas, including Westchester County. Cannabis attorneys can assist with a range of business endeavors, including best practices around cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

Whether you have an established cannabis enterprise or you’re expanding an existing company, our experienced legal team can guide you through business expansion in a way that’s both efficient and compliant with applicable laws. Although cannabis law has a fairly short history in New York, our firm has already supported clients through more than $2 billion of transactions as pioneers in skillfully navigating the state’s evolving legal framework.

Partnering with Our Westchester County Cannabis Law Firm

No matter which segment of the market your business falls under, maintaining ongoing compliance with existing and emerging legal requirements calls for the assistance of an experienced cannabis lawyer. Westchester County professionals turn to Kaufman McGowan PLLC to simplify compliance with cannabis laws as they pursue business growth.

We concentrate in:

• corporate & securities law
• mergers & acquisitions
• private placements
• public offerings
• SEC regulation
• lending transactions
• licensing
• cannabis regulation
• cannabis license applications
• real estate
• commercial contracts
• executive compensation
• corporate governance
• business formation
• corporate structure and reorganizations
• investment funds & firms
• due diligence analysis

With the guidance of our attorneys, you can pursue meaningful business expansion while ensuring compliance with any applicable cannabis laws.

We are available at our offices in Manhattan/New York County/New York City, Hauppauge, New York and Kingston, New York. We are available by phone at (631) 972-0042 or by contacting us here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I grow or manufacture cannabis products in Westchester County?

Yes. Westchester County is part of the Hudson Valley region. In Westchester County, the cultivation, manufacturing, delivery and retail of cannabis products are legal.

What product rules should cannabis brands know in New York?

Sales of marijuana flower are limited to 3 ounces, and cannabis products such as oils, edibles and vapes are limited to 24 grams. Some products, like marijuana-flavored candy, cannot be sold at all, so product lines need to be built around these rules.

Does Kaufman McGowan represent cannabis brands in Westchester County?

Yes. Our Hudson Valley office is at 408 Albany Avenue in Kingston, and Neil M. Kaufman and Sean J. McGowan lead our cannabis matters across New York. We help Westchester County cannabis brands, cultivators, processors and dispensaries with license applications, business formation, financing, M&A and commercial contracts. Call (631) 972-0042 to get started.