WHY IT MATTERS: If this bill passes, New York adults will have access to low-dose THC beverages through mainstream retail channels, making it essential to understand that the 5 mg THC threshold, while considered modest, can still produce significant effects in cannabis-naive individuals or those with low body weight. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Low-dose THC beverages, typically containing 5 milligrams or less per serving, represent a fundamentally different pharmacokinetic experience than smoked or vaped cannabis, with slower onset and more variable absorption influenced by food intake, individual metabolism, and gastrointestinal factors. Placing these products in liquor and wine stores creates a familiar retail framework for adult consumers but also raises legitimate concerns about alcohol co-consumption, labeling clarity, and the need for consumer education around delayed onset effects.