NEW YORK (AP) — Fed up with hundreds of bootleg pot shops, New York launched new inspections this month aimed at getting rid of the unlicensed stores that are troubling the state's fledgling legal marijuana market. “You will be caught,” the governor vowed. But anyone who expects to see the stores shape up or shut down might need patience. Two weeks after the … [Read more...] about New York Cracks Down on Unlicensed Pot Shops, but Closing Them Might Take Time
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NY seizes 1,000 pounds of illicit marijuana worth about $10M in crackdown on illegal shops
New York authorities have seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal marijuana products worth about $10 million from 31 different shops accused of illegally selling cannabis across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday. The raids of unlicensed cannabis stores began earlier this month, as state agents with the Office of Cannabis Management began enforcing new state laws that in … [Read more...] about NY seizes 1,000 pounds of illicit marijuana worth about $10M in crackdown on illegal shops
Several illegal marijuana shops in N.Y. ordered to cease sales
New York state officials have ordered multiple unlicensed cannabis dispensaries illegally selling recreational marijuana to shut down and stop sales or risk thousands of dollars in daily fines. The state Office of Cannabis Management and the state Department of Taxation and Finance inspected several cannabis dispensaries this week operating in the cities of Ithaca and … [Read more...] about Several illegal marijuana shops in N.Y. ordered to cease sales
NYS to Crack Down on Illegal Pot Shops
New York is beginning to crack down on illicit pot shops. The state has announced an interagency initiative to crack down on the sale of marijuana from unlicensed stores. The Office of Cannabis Management will be able to fine illegal pot shops up to 200-thousand dollars a day for selling without a license. The Department of Taxation will also be able to conduct inspections of … [Read more...] about NYS to Crack Down on Illegal Pot Shops
New York State Cannabis Fest coming to Whitney Point
BINGHAMTON N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – New York State’s first legal marijuana festival is happening June 17th, at the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point. The New York State Cannabis Fest will make its debut offering craft beer, camping, entertainment, educating, and of course marijuana. The festival will also make efforts to educate and highlight exemplary women in the cannabis … [Read more...] about New York State Cannabis Fest coming to Whitney Point
CWCBExpo: Charting the Course for the Emerging Cannabis Sector
The rise of the cannabis industry has paved the way for exciting industry-specific conferences where innovations and breakthroughs are unfurled, paving the future of this emerging sector. At the forefront of these pivotal events is the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo), a nexus of knowledge and networking. This vibrant gathering, nestled in the heart … [Read more...] about CWCBExpo: Charting the Course for the Emerging Cannabis Sector
The Weed Bodegas Have No Fear
Ask the owners and employees of the city’s many unlicensed cannabis dispensaries what they think of Sheriff Anthony Miranda, and they’ll paint you a picture of a general fighting the last battle in the war on drugs. According to the men behind the glass display cases (they’re almost all men), selling weed without a license is a bit like serving beer in the final days of … [Read more...] about The Weed Bodegas Have No Fear
Bronx set to receive borough’s 1st recreational cannabis dispensary
The Bronx is set to get its first legal recreational marijuana dispensary this fall. Alfredo Angueira is the co-owner of Con Bud, which is setting up as a conditional adult use cannabis dispensary in the Bronx. It will be located on Bruckner Boulevard in Mott Haven, and Angueira says they plan to hire about 70 workers when they open, with a majority of them from the Bronx. "We … [Read more...] about Bronx set to receive borough’s 1st recreational cannabis dispensary
Police Seize Marijuana from Two Olean Businesses
OLEAN, NY — Police seized marijuana, edible marijuana products and an assault style rifle from two businesses on West State Street Thursday. “Neither business possesses a license to legally sell marijuana, and the amounts possessed exceed the legal limit for personal use,” the Olean Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. “At this time, there are no businesses in the City … [Read more...] about Police Seize Marijuana from Two Olean Businesses
Slow start to New York’s legal pot market leaves farmers holding the bag
New York's fledgling marijuana market doesn't have enough licensed retailers to sell the 300,000 pounds (136,000 kilograms) of cannabis grown by farmers in the state Marijuana plants are seen at a secured growing facility in Washington county, N.Y., Friday, May 12, 2023. Farmers growing New York's first legal adult marijuana crop are having trouble moving product because … [Read more...] about Slow start to New York’s legal pot market leaves farmers holding the bag
