Visiting New York City from Belize? Here's Where to Find

If you're visiting New York City from Belize and you're curious about legally purchasing cannabis, the short answer is yes — adults 21 and older can legally buy cannabis at licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. No state residency required. No special permit. Just a valid government-issued ID or passport proving you're 21 or older, and you're welcome to shop just like any New Yorker. We're Silly Nice, a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-Owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, NYC — founded by co-founders Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, partners for over 25 years. We built this brand to provide genuinely exceptional cannabis to everyone who walks through the doors of a licensed dispensary, including visitors from around the world.

New York's adult-use cannabis market launched under the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), and today there are hundreds of licensed dispensaries operating legally across the five boroughs and beyond. Our products are available in more than 150 licensed NY adult-use dispensaries statewide, and we want to make sure your first — or next — legal cannabis experience in NYC is one you'll genuinely remember. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know as a tourist from Belize: what ID to bring, what the laws say, how to find us, and what to expect from our lineup of premium flower, hash, vapes, and concentrates.

In Belize, cannabis remains largely controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act, though there have been some legislative shifts in recent years toward decriminalization in limited personal-use scenarios. Generally speaking, Belize does not have a regulated, legal adult-use cannabis retail market like what exists here in New York. Purchasing cannabis from unlicensed sources in Belize carries real legal risk, and consumption remains restricted even where small amounts may be tolerated for personal possession. The regulatory framework is simply not the same as what you'll find in New York.

New York's legal market is fully regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Every product sold in a licensed dispensary has been tested by a state-approved laboratory for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, and contaminants. When you purchase from a licensed shop carrying our brand, you're buying products that have passed rigorous third-party lab testing — you'll see the exact cannabinoid percentages on every label. This is a level of transparency and consumer protection that simply doesn't exist in unregulated markets. For visitors from Belize, it's an opportunity to experience cannabis the way it was meant to be: safe, legal, tested, and honestly good.

Your Belizean passport is all you need to purchase cannabis at a licensed dispensary in New York City. Dispensary staff are required to verify that every customer is 21 or older before any sale is completed. Your passport serves as valid government-issued photo identification, so carry it with you when you plan to visit a dispensary. A driver's license issued outside of the United States is also generally accepted as long as it includes your date of birth and photo, but a passport is your safest and most universally recognized option.

Under New York State law, adults 21 and older may purchase up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis products per transaction at a licensed dispensary. That's a generous limit for most visitors — more than enough to explore a few different products during your stay. You may also possess up to 3 ounces on your person while out in public. Keep in mind that possession limits and purchase limits are two different things, and dispensary staff can walk you through anything you're unsure about when you're in-store.

A Note on Consumption Rules in New York City

Purchasing cannabis legally is only part of the picture — where and how you consume it matters too. In New York City, cannabis may only be consumed in private spaces. That means you cannot smoke or vaporize cannabis on public streets, in parks, in hotel rooms (unless the hotel explicitly permits it, which most do not), or in any vehicle. Many visitors find this to be the trickiest part of navigating cannabis tourism in NYC. If you're staying with friends or family in a private residence that permits smoking, that's your best option. Some consumption lounges are beginning to open in New York, and we'd encourage you to search for any currently licensed cannabis lounges in the city during your visit.

We want to be completely direct with you on this because it is important: do not attempt to bring any cannabis products purchased in New York back to Belize with you. Not in your checked luggage. Not in your carry-on. Not as an edible, a concentrate, or a vape cartridge. Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under United States federal law, which governs all airports, federal borders, and international travel originating from within the United States. TSA officers are federal agents operating under federal law, and transporting cannabis across state or international borders is a federal crime regardless of what state you purchased it in.

Beyond US federal law, Belize's own drug laws prohibit the importation of cannabis and cannabis-derived products. Attempting to bring cannabis back with you could result in serious legal consequences on both ends of your journey — including arrest, detention, fines, and permanent travel complications. Please enjoy what you purchase responsibly and entirely within New York during your visit. When your trip is done, leave any remaining product behind or dispose of it before heading to the airport. We say this not to scare you, but because we genuinely care about our customers' wellbeing, and that includes making sure you travel home safely.

We launched in March 2024 and have since grown to over 150 licensed NY adult-use dispensaries statewide, including shops throughout New York City. Finding us is simple: visit our store locator at sillynice.com or search for our products on Weedmaps at weedmaps.com/brands/silly-nice. Weedmaps is the most widely used cannabis dispensary finder in the country, and it allows you to search by location, filter by product type, and see real-time inventory at shops near where you're staying. If you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, chances are there's a licensed dispensary near you carrying Silly Nice.

When you walk into a licensed dispensary, don't be afraid to talk to the budtenders. These are trained professionals who can help you navigate our product lineup based on what kind of experience you're looking for — whether you prefer something smooth and flavorful for unwinding after a long day of sightseeing, or something with more intensity for an evening in. Tell them you're looking for Silly Nice, describe what you're after, and let them guide you. We're proud of every single product in our lineup, and we're confident there's something for every type of cannabis consumer.

At Silly Nice, we don't cut corners. Every product we bring to market is formulated to the highest standard, lab-tested for accuracy, and designed to deliver a genuinely exceptional experience. Here is everything we currently offer in licensed dispensaries across New York:

Concentrate

Diamond Powder

Our Diamond Powder is a 1-gram THCA concentrate testing at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, priced at $50. It's one of the purest and most potent cannabis concentrates available on the legal New York market today. Experienced concentrate users will know exactly what to do with it — and newcomers to concentrates should ask a budtender how to best incorporate it into their session. Our Frosted Hash Ball is a 1-gram handcrafted hash product testing at 67.34% THC and 78.34% total cannabinoids, with an impressive 5.7% terpene content that delivers rich, complex flavor. Also priced at $50, the Frosted Hash Ball is one of our most talked-about products and a must-try for hash lovers. For those who prefer something slightly more approachable in potency but still incredibly flavorful, our Bubble Hash delivers 53.32% THC and 62.86% total cannabinoids at an outstanding 6.2% terpene content — all for $44 per gram. Bubble Hash is water-extracted, solventless, and made for the kind of consumer who truly appreciates craft cannabis.

THC

86.24%

Total

98.54%

Size

1g

Price

$50

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Infused Flower

Diamond-Frosted & Live Resin Infused Flower

Our Papaya Wine Infused Flower is a 3.5-gram jar of premium flower infused to 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids, priced at $60. The flavor profile is tropical and smooth, and it's ideal for adults who want to roll up something truly next-level that goes far beyond standard flower. For those who prefer the convenience of a vape, our Pink Stardust 510 Vape Cartridge delivers 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids in a 1-gram cart for just $40 — one of the best value vapes available in the New York legal market. And if you want maximum convenience without needing a separate battery, our Alaskan Thunder Fuck 2G All-In-One Vape packs 2 full grams at 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids into a single device for $80. It's our largest format product and delivers an experience that reflects the legendary strain name — bold, smooth, and built to last. All of our products are designed for adults 21 and older who want something genuinely premium from a brand that takes quality personally. We're a small, family-run company built by Shane and LeVar over 25 years of partnership, and every product that goes out under the Silly Nice name has our full belief behind it. We may be a newer brand in the market, but we didn't come here to blend in. We came here to raise the bar — and we think you'll agree once you've tried what we've built.

THC

37.32%

Total

42.90%

Size

3.5g

Price

$60

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New York City is one of the most exciting cannabis markets in the world right now, and we're proud to be part of it. As a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-Owned, family-run brand based in Brooklyn, we built Silly Nice to be the kind of company we always wished existed — one that takes quality seriously, treats its customers with respect, and gives back to the communities that made us. For tourists visiting from Belize, we want your experience in our city's legal cannabis market to be nothing short of excellent.

Remember: always purchase from a licensed dispensary, always keep your passport handy, always consume only in private spaces where it is permitted, and never attempt to travel with cannabis across international borders. If you stick to those rules and let the licensed dispensaries and their staff guide you, you're going to have a great time. We genuinely hope you find our products on your visit — and we hope they make your time in New York City even more memorable. From all of us at Silly Nice, welcome to the city. We're glad you're here.