Bill > A07842

This bill prohibits vapor products dealers, cannabis retail licensees, and adult-use on-site cannabis consumption establishments from operating within one mile of certain sensitive locations, including school grounds, houses of worship, parks, playgrounds, and mixed-use buildings with residential units. The legislation requires municipalities to revoke the certificates of occupancy for such businesses that are already established in these restricted areas, with a phased revocation schedule based on the capital investment of the business. The timeline for revoking certificates of occupancy ranges from one to five years, depending on the amount of capital investment, with businesses that have invested less than $20,001 required to cease operations within one year, and those with investments of $75,001 or more given up to five years to relocate. This bill aims to create buffer zones around areas frequented by children and families, potentially reducing exposure to vapor products and cannabis consumption locations, and protecting residential communities from these types of businesses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7842