The law that legalized recreational marijuana in New York this year gives municipalities until Dec. 31 to ``opt out’’ of hosting dispensaries or on-site consumption lounges once retail sales start in a year or so. Localities cannot ban legalized possession. Bud blockers: More than 400 NY localities say ‘no’ to pot sales More than 400 towns and villages across New York have opted to block local marijuana dispensaries and consumption lounges... Police & Fire 14 Dec 2021 | 09:55