Navigating Ithaca’s Legal Limits: How Much Can You Buy at Once?
Ithaca is known for its progressive spirit, and cannabis is no exception. But if you’re new to New York’s cannabis laws, you might be wondering: How much weed can you legally buy in one trip to a dispensary? The answer is more generous than you might think. Let’s take a closer look at what you can purchase at The Ithaca Cannabis Co. and how long it might last.
Flower: How Much Can You Buy?
For those over 21 with valid ID, you can purchase up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower in a single visit to The Ithaca Cannabis Co. This includes:
Whole flower
Pre-ground flower
Pre-rolled joints
The 3-ounce limit is perfect for those who like to stock up and reduce trips to the dispensary. Here’s how the math works out:
3 ounces = 84 grams of cannabis.
Most customers buy flower in eighths (3.5 grams) or pre-rolls (ranging from 0.5 to 1 gram).
With 3 ounces, you could roll up to 168 half-gram joints or pack your bowl over 150 times.
For most users, this will last several weeks or even a few months — depending on how often you partake!
Vapes: What’s the Limit for Vape Purchases?
In Ithaca, the law caps the amount of concentrate you can buy at 24 grams per transaction. This includes all concentrates, including vape cartridges. Here’s how it breaks down:
24 1-gram vapes or vape cartridges
48 0.5-gram vapes or vape cartridges
80 0.3-gram vapes or vape cartridges
If you’re a regular vape user, this could last you anywhere from several months to a full year. Plus, vapes are known for their long shelf life, so they’re easy to store and enjoy over time.
Edibles: How Much Can You Buy in One Trip?
Edibles are considered concentrates because they’re infused with cannabis extracts, so they fall under the 24-gram concentrate limit. The unique part about edibles? They’re measured in milligrams, not grams. Here’s what that means:
In New York, edible packs are capped at 100 mg of THC per package.
To reach the legal limit of 1,000 mg of edibles, you could purchase 10 packs of 100 mg edibles.
Whether the edibles are 10 mg per serving or 100 mg per serving, it all counts toward the same limit.
Cannabis Beverages: How Many Can You Buy?
Similar to edibles, cannabis beverages are also under the 24-gram concentrate limit and are measured by milligrams of THC. If you’re eyeing beverages with 5 mg of THC per can, you could buy up to:
200 cans of 5 mg beverages to reach the concentrate limit.
That’s more than enough to host a major gathering! But unless you’re having a party with 200 friends, the purchase limit should be more than sufficient for most people.
Concentrates: What’s the Maximum You Can Buy?
Concentrates — whether they’re wax, oils, or shatter — are capped at 24 grams per visit. This limit applies across all concentrate types, meaning you can buy:
24 to 48 packages of concentrates, depending on the size you prefer.
Due to the potency of concentrates, this amount will last even the most frequent users quite a while.
Topicals: How Much Can You Buy?
Topicals are also subject to the 24-gram concentrate limit. The amount you can purchase depends on the potency of the products:
Some topicals may contain up to 1,000 mg of THC, which equals 1 gram of concentrate.
You could buy up to 24 topicals at once if each one contains 1,000 mg of THC.
If the topicals have lower concentrations, you can buy even more.
Mix and Match: Can You Combine Purchases?
Absolutely! At Collegetown Dispensary, you’re free to mix and match different types of cannabis products — as long as the total stays within the legal limits. For example, you can’t buy 3 ounces of flower and 24 grams of concentrate in one transaction, but you could purchase up to the equivalent of 3 ounces of flower or 24 grams of concentrate in a combination of products.
Possession Limits: How Much Can You Carry?
In New York State, the law allows you to carry:
Up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower
Up to 24 grams of concentrate
If you’re at home, the rules are much more relaxed. You can possess:
Up to 5 pounds of cannabis flower (the limit for concentrates is still 24 grams)
Up to 12 plants per household, with a maximum of 6 flowering plants at any given time.
If you’re a medical cannabis patient, you’ll have different limits, but you must be a registered patient to shop at designated medical dispensaries.
Where Can You Smoke in Ithaca?
While cannabis is legal in Ithaca, it’s important to know where you can and can’t smoke. Smoking is only allowed in areas where tobacco smoking is permitted, which includes:
Private property (your home, or a friend’s, but this may vary in rental properties)
Consumption lounges (once they’re open)
Certain public spaces that have designated smoking areas
Sidewalks that are at least 100 feet away from places like schools, daycare centers, hospitals, and libraries
Keep in mind that vaping is also considered smoking in Ithaca, so those restrictions apply to vapes as well.
Visit Collegetown Dispensary for Your Cannabis Needs
At Collegetown Dispensary we make it easy for you to navigate the cannabis purchasing process. Whether you're stocking up on flower, vapes, concentrates, edibles, or topicals, our friendly and knowledgeable staff will ensure your purchase aligns with New York’s cannabis laws.
Located in Collegetown, Ithaca, we’re open late and ready to meet all your cannabis needs. Feel free to reach out with any questions or stop by — we’re here to help!
