When cannabis was first legalized in the state of New York in March 2022 it was intended to benefit the city and state's economy 'while addressing the harmful impact of the "War on Drugs" on Black and Brown New Yorkers.' However, since then, illegal storefronts 'have plagued our communities and taken business away from hard-working legal retailers,' said New York State Governor Kathy Hochul.
Illegal cannabis shops and their products endanger our young people and our quality of life, and that's why we are padlocking dangerous storefronts and protecting our children, families, and communities from these illegal operators. This summer, Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda, and New York City Police Department Commissioner Edward A. Caban worked to seize more than four tons, $63 million worth, of illegal cannabis product.
Our successful efforts continue to keep our communities safe and create an environment where legal operators, who uphold public safety and realize the goals of social justice in the cannabis industry, are able to thrive. We are going to ensure that the future of legal cannabis burns bright in New York City,
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