When a woman breezed into Manhattan CBD shop Popped NYC on Dec. 7, co-owner Evan Forsch said he didn’t initially notice the four police officers flanking her. She identified herself as an official with New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, and said the group was there to search the store. Officers patted Forsch down for weapons, told him to put his phone where they could … [Read more...] about Following raids on marijuana shops, some question emergency enforcement rules
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Syracuse lawmakers pass law to stop illegal marijuana stores
The Common Council passed a new law on Monday that will try to stop stores selling marijuana illegally. Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Common Council approved a law Monday that allows the city to fine or close businesses that sell marijuana without a license. The law also allows the city to fine the owners of the properties where the sales occur. The law is aimed at stopping … [Read more...] about Syracuse lawmakers pass law to stop illegal marijuana stores
NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said that his administration is ready to crack down on the illicit cannabis retailers that have multiplied throughout the five boroughs. “We are not going to allow these stores to stay open,” Mayor Adams said at a press conference, as quoted by the news outlet NY1. The stores, which have become a fixture in the Big Apple this year, … [Read more...] about NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
