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New York Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Shops

State and city efforts lead to significant increase in legal cannabis sales and closures of unlicensed retailers

Overview

  • Legal cannabis sales in targeted areas of New York have risen by 27%.
  • Over 500 unlicensed cannabis shops have been shut down statewide.
  • The Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has seized millions in illicit products.
  • New legal measures penalize landlords renting to illegal dispensaries.
  • A federal lawsuit challenges the crackdown, citing due process concerns.