Illicit marijuana sales in New York are estimated at $ 3 billion, and an official study by City Comptroller Scott Stringer in 2013 found that potential tax revenue for the state would likely exceed $ 400 million, if an adult - use marijuana market was legalized in New York City.
The task force said an older age limit could help fuel
illicit sales of cannabis, particularly considering that young people between 18 and 24 tend to be some of the highest consumers of
marijuana.