An unlicensed cannabis store located in Wayne County is being investigated after being accused of selling to underage customers. According to the Attorney General's office, an undercover investigator was able to purchase $200 worth of cannabis product for a minor undercover at the "I'm Stuck" store location in the town of Ontario. David Tulley who owns the shop now states that … [Read more...] about Owner of “I’m Stuck” cannabis stores speaks out on allegations amidst closures
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NY closes 7 chain weed shops in Central NY for having no license, selling to underage buyers, state says
I'm Stuck store on Genesee Street in Auburn. This store and six others in Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne counties were closed for selling marijuana to underaged customers and for operating without a license, officials said on Monday, July 31, 2023. (Google) Seven stores in Central New York that sell marijuana products have been shut down for operating without a license and selling … [Read more...] about NY closes 7 chain weed shops in Central NY for having no license, selling to underage buyers, state says
Corning Sticker Shop Hit by State Crackdown on Illicit Marijuana Sales
CORNING, NY (WENY) -- A marijuana sticker shop on Market Street in Corning has been ordered to stop selling unlicensed marijuana, after an inspection by the state Office of Cannabis Management. Mosa's on Market now has state placards on its front door and windows, notifying that illicit cannabis was seized from the location, and the business is ordered to immediately stop … [Read more...] about Corning Sticker Shop Hit by State Crackdown on Illicit Marijuana Sales
New York prosecutor begins crackdown on illegal cannabis shops with $400K deal with shop owner
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City entrepreneur who illegally sold marijuana at a dozen shops across Manhattan must pay more than $400,000 in taxes and proceeds from illicit sales of cannabis, as part of a crackdown on the thousands of unlicensed operations across the city. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that business owner Rami Alzandani would not … [Read more...] about New York prosecutor begins crackdown on illegal cannabis shops with $400K deal with shop owner
Unlicensed cannabis club raided back in business
Watch the full video here Hours after New York State agents forced their way in — seizing massive bags of marijuana products — an unlicensed cannabis club is back in business. News 4’s Chris Glorioso reports on the game of regulatory “cat-and-mouse” heating up in the budding cannabis market. H/T: www.nbcnewyork.com You can view the whole article at this link Unlicensed … [Read more...] about Unlicensed cannabis club raided back in business
New York Is Getting Serious About Busting Gray-Market Weed Shops
Several locations of a popular cannabis dispensary were raided on Tuesday, the latest action in the state’s attempt to crack down on unlicensed shops. Empire Cannabis Club, which bills itself as a “concierge service” that allows paying members to access its products and special events, had its Lower East Side and Chelsea locations searched by NYPD officers and members of the … [Read more...] about New York Is Getting Serious About Busting Gray-Market Weed Shops
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
More Details Released on Ithaca Cannabis Raids
Enforcement teams from New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management and Department of Taxation and Finance released details of the inspections conducted at storefront businesses not licensed to sell cannabis in Ithaca and Binghamton. These actions led to Notices of Violation and Orders to Cease Unlicensed Activity being issued, building on actions taken in New York City last … [Read more...] about More Details Released on Ithaca Cannabis Raids
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
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