'Illegal cannabis was seized from 31 businesses in New York, Albany, Ithaca and Binghamton,' Gov. Hochul said. 'The estimated value of the seized cannabis over a two-week period is $9 to $11 million.'
Fine unlicensed shops up to $10,000 per day.For repeat offenders, the state can pursue a court order and padlock the store.
"Right now, the criminal enforcement personnel at the Tax Department, in conjunction with the enforcement personnel at the Office of Cannabis Management, are working together and jointly inspecting stores where we believe illegal cannabis is being held or sold," Amanda Hiller, acting commissioner at the Department of Taxation and Finance, explained.
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