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Unlicensed marijuana stores file lawsuit against New York City

A group of unlicensed dispensary operators in New York filed a class action lawsuit against the city, claiming…

News June 14
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New York court issues record $15 million fine to unlicensed cannabis operator

A New York court has ordered David Tulley to pay a $15.2 million fine for operating six unlicensed…

News May 24
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New York’s fiscal budget vastly expands unlicensed marijuana store crackdown

The newly approved annual state budget in New York greatly expands enforcement actions and resources to curb the…

News April 25
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Millions in fines unpaid by New York’s unlicensed cannabis retailers

The vast majority of fines levied against unlicensed cannabis retailers in New York have not been paid, underscoring…

News February 26
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Few NY enforcement actions for illicit marijuana sales resolved, regulator says

The vast majority of crackdown efforts by New York regulators and law enforcement agencies related to illegal marijuana…

News October 30
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Opinion: US cannabis industry is a tale of two markets

Right now, there are two markets for cannabis in most of the United States, and they appear to…

News October 2
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Seven unlicensed marijuana stores shut down across New York

New York cannabis regulators and law enforcement agencies said they shut down seven unlicensed marijuana stores in Cayuga,…

News August 1
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New York initiates massive crackdown on unlicensed cannabis retailers

The first two weeks of ramped-up enforcement in New York led to 33 inspections, dozens of violations and…

News June 27
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New York campaign highlights licensed marijuana retailers

New York state launched a public awareness campaign to steer consumers toward a short list of licensed marijuana…

News April 19
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