Legal cannabis comes with real responsibilities. New York State law permits adults 21 and older to purchase and consume cannabis, but there are important rules and best practices that every consumer should follow. Understanding these guidelines keeps you safe, legal, and respectful of your community — and helps the legal cannabis market establish a positive reputation that benefits everyone.
What You Need to Know
Never drive under the influence of cannabis. THC impairs reaction time, coordination, and judgment. DUI laws apply to cannabis just as they do to alcohol, and penalties include fines, license suspension, and criminal charges. New York law prohibits consuming cannabis in public places where smoking tobacco is banned, including parks, beaches, restaurants, and workplaces. Store all cannabis products in child-resistant packaging, out of reach of children and pets. If you consume edibles, be aware that effects can last 4-8 hours and onset can take up to 2 hours — do not drive or operate machinery during this period.
Products at QCD
Quality Control Dispensary carries a full range of cannabis products at both our Brooklyn (3169 Coney Island Ave) and Staten Island (1172 Victory Blvd #4) locations. Whether you're looking for flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, or accessories, our trained budtenders can help you find the right product for your needs and experience level. All products are lab-tested, accurately labeled, and sourced from licensed New York cultivators.
Have Questions?
Cannabis education is an ongoing process, and new research emerges regularly. If you have questions about anything covered in this guide, our budtenders are here to help. Stop by either QCD location during store hours or call us at (718) 887-2131 (Brooklyn) or (718) 310-6528 (Staten Island). We're happy to walk you through any topic in more detail.
Responsible Use: Cannabis affects everyone differently. Start with a low dose and increase gradually. Must be 21+ to purchase. Quality Control Dispensary products are NYS-licensed and lab-tested.