A state of New York notice posted at a business announces the seizure of 'illicit cannabis' at the business as authorities crack down on unlicensed smoke shops on June 16, 2023 in New York City. There are currently more illicit cannabis shops in operation than legal dispensaries in New York State.
Many blame the slow roll-out of licenses for the creation of tens of thousands of illegal cannabis shops. At the same time, only 14 investigators are employed by the Office of Cannabis Management to look into these illicit operations.
Handing over more power to local municipalities, the budget allows counties and cities to adopt laws related to regulating unlicensed cannabis businesses as well as initiate emergency proceedings against both unlicensed businesses and landlords, through which they may collect penalties.The local laws must ensure consistent enforcement mirroring the state's process by requiring the establishment of procedures to conduct inspections, hearings and emergency padlocking of businesses.
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