New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams have announced new legislation aimed at shutting down illegal cannabis shops across the city. The policy, part of the state's recently approved $237 billion budget, grants local authorities like the NYC Sheriff increased power to close these unlicensed establishments. This move is intended to bolster the legal cannabis market by eliminating competition from unauthorized vendors, which have surged to over 3K post-COVID. Councilmember Gale Brewer has been notably active in advocating for these changes. The enforcement of this policy is seen as a crucial element in supporting the state's legal cannabis industry.
New York lawmakers pass $237 billion budget with policies to jump-start housing market https://t.co/w6hkfZGbIc
The New York state budget, which was approved by lawmakers Saturday, includes policies that give local authorities more power to shut down unlicensed cannabis shops. @WallerNYC reports. https://t.co/KmL8ndUkp0
Get yourself some pot, for equity — says Kathy Hochul. We need to right the wrongs on our war on drugs. #CrazyTalk https://t.co/4bV860xKBN
The budget that just passed has some progress, some protections for tenants, yet far too many people will be left out amid the ongoing housing affordability crisis. Thank you to all who got us this far—We’ll continue to fight until all New Yorkers can access and stay in housing. https://t.co/ZvyXD5ZfRP
Lawmakers in Albany passed the New York state budget on Saturday afternoon, nearly three weeks after it was due. https://t.co/p29Dy7LmWh
We’re weeding out illegal smoke shops in a joint city-state effort. New measures we rolled out will smoke out unlicensed shops and elevate our legal small businesses to new highs. It's high time we let our budding industry’s trailblazers flourish: https://t.co/pkT96C3z4n
Albany to vote on final budget Saturday that includes mayoral control, housing deal https://t.co/qwGmuDZK5I
BUZZ KILL: In a joint announcement with New York State, we rolled out new measures to bluntly tell illegal smoke shops to snuff it out. We’re here to help legal dispensaries grow. Learn more: https://t.co/8pyPkWXrVK
Huge step of progress to undo the unintended consequences of legalizing cannabis in NYS. This has been a nightmare for the legalized cannabis industry who are following the rules and regulations. Unlicensed cannabis smoke shops must go. Thank You All for the efforts. https://t.co/a3qiKTCzHy
New York state lawmakers are on the verge of passing a $237 billion budget that includes sweeping plans to build housing, shutter unlicensed cannabis storefronts and help manage the city’s migrant crisis. https://t.co/R1uKYSXp43
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, NYC Mayor Eric Adams take victory lap on smoke shops crackdown — but enforcement hasn’t even started yet https://t.co/R295HdOK9z https://t.co/inWljuEKgo
Hochul’s crackdown means a sad 4/20 for illegal weed dealers, but good news for New York https://t.co/RJdk7Q1iKO https://t.co/COcxprBY8H
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops in New York. @MKramerTV reports. https://t.co/h1z41Qsj3t
More than 3K illegal weed shops popped up around NYC after Covid and helped retail and empty blocks. To shut them all down will put a huge strain on the NYC retail sector, which is just starting to find its way out of a slump. Btw, there is not enough legal stores to serve NYC. https://t.co/eMMCTzGqMQ
Today we sent a strong message to unlicensed cannabis shops in NYC: your time is up! @NYCMayor and @GovKathyHochul previewed several new measures that will help us crack down on illegal smoke shops so we can strengthen our growing LEGAL cannabis market: https://t.co/8pyPkWWU6c
Enough is enough. Our budget includes new legislation to crack down on unlicensed cannabis vendors. Make no mistake: If you break the law, we'll shut you down. https://t.co/KAP46f1whI
Good news — time for the @NYCCouncil to take the baton & pass my bill to close down illegal cannabis stores. https://t.co/W3mhFRODYF
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams vowed a major crackdown on illicit NYC cannabis shops. "The insanity stops right now." https://t.co/qnbKxPb5X0
New York is weeding out illegal smoke shops! Proud to stand with @GovKathyHochul today to celebrate new legislation that will give @NYCSHERIFF and other city agencies the authority to inspect and shut down smoke shops selling cannabis unlawfully. We want this market to thrive —… https://t.co/OslQqfymXn
EDITORIAL | Putting a lid on the pot Albany bill finally allows quick closures of illegal cannabis shops This bill has the potential not only to immediately shutter unlicensed shops, but make would-be violators think twice about their prospects https://t.co/N71MRNtYGG
Gov. Kathy Hochul rolling out her big budget pushes set to be approved and is giving more power to locals to close down illegal pot shops. "Councilmember Gale Brewer, never get in her way, it’s just not worth it," Hochul says of the NYC lawmaker who has been pushing for change. https://t.co/zFZJ3CinCe
.@GovKathyHochul and @NYCMayor appearing together for another state budget victory lap on cannabis enforcement policy https://t.co/93rVE4KjjS