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Council advances local law to strengthen enforcement against illegal cannabis shops
Summary
The council approved local legislation strengthening the city's enforcement tools against unlicensed cannabis retailers, including emergency padlocking, cease-and-desist authority, daily penalties, and liability for landlords who lease space to illegal operators.
On July 8 the Common Council approved local legislation intended to strengthen the city's enforcement powers against unlicensed cannabis retailers. Sponsors said the law builds on 2021 New York State cannabis legislation and subsequent state budget changes allowing municipalities to tighten local enforcement.
Majority leader Holt (floor remarks) and other supporters told the council the local measures…
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