New York State's 2014 Compassionate Care Act legalized marijuana for medical use. With New York State law is a legal consumable product.As such, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on the employee's use of. Historically, Pennsylvania has not been considered a "state to watch" regarding the legalization of recreational adult use cannabis. 24, 2023, 38 states, three territories and the District of Columbia allow the medical use of cannabis products. Corps permits are also necessary for any work, including construction and dredging, in the Nation's navigable waters. The Governor directed NYS agencies to evaluate the health, public safety, and economic impact of legalizing marijuana.