A bill that would penalize landlords for knowingly leasing space to illegal marijuana dispensaries is slated to be passed by the New York City Council today.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.for knowingly leasing space to illegal marijuana dispensaries is slated to pass during Thursday’s City Council session.
With the support of more than half of the Council, the bill — which is up for a committee vote before Thursday’s full Council meeting — is designed to help the city crack down on illicit smoke shops by holding commercial landlords accountable with fines that start at $1,000 and go up after subsequent violations. The measure also requires authorities to submit a quarterly enforcement report to the mayor and Council.
Councilmember Lynn Schulman, the bill’s lead sponsor, said during a hearing Tuesday that the new rules will help address a pressing issue that has been plaguing neighborhoods across the city. “By holding landlords accountable for knowingly enabling these illegal activities, we can restore the trust and security that our residents deserve,” she said.to keep unlicensed dispensaries in check. Hundreds of unlicensed vendors are allegedly selling weed, tobacco, and other substances that aren’t regulated by city or state officials.
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