The state's new law decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana is taking effect today.
Governor Cuomo signed the bill last month.
Starting today, having an ounce or less will result in a fine of up to 50 dollars, and having between one and two ounces will result in a penalty of up to 200 dollars.
Those offenses are no longer misdemeanors.
The law also allows those with certain misdemeanor marijuana convictions to have their records expunged.