Bill > A03281

This bill amends the cannabis law to establish additional penalties for firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, and retailers conducting unlawful cannabis business. Specifically, the bill imposes civil penalties starting at $2,500 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation, and allows for property seizure for a third and subsequent violation after a hearing process. The bill defines "doing business as a retail dispensary" as selling or offering to sell unlicensed adult-use cannabis to multiple persons from the same premises on more than one day, after receiving a cease and desist order. The "claiming authority" responsible for enforcing these penalties can be the Office of Cannabis Management or the local county attorney or corporation counsel with the Office's consent.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A3281