§ 222.20 Licensing of cannabis production and distribution; defense.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 222.20

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

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.