Under a new law that goes into effect Monday, landlords cannot knowingly lease to unlicensed marijuana or tobacco sellers.
The landlords will first get a written warning, following an investigation, then the big fines begin.There are approximately 8,000 illegal, unlicensed smoke shops in New York City.
The illegal smoke shops are popping up across all five boroughs. Most are selling tobacco products but about 2,000 are selling illegal cannabis."The illegal shops that are undermining the entire market are selling to people that are underage," said Councilmember Carlina Rivera.
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