While New York works on launching a legal market for recreational marijuana, some entrepreneurs dove into a legal gray area by saying they're not selling pot but giving it away.

New York’s first year recreational marijuana sales are estimated to be at $1.18 billion in its first full year of operations, but businesses may face some regulatory tax hurdles when setting up shop.

A bill that calls for New York to promote additional uses for the hemp grown in the state sailed through the state Senate on Tuesday and will now go to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.