New York State Shuts Down 114 Stores, Around $30 Million Seized

In less than one month, New York State officials have "padlocked" 114 stores across the Empire State.

New York State is working to shut down hundreds of illegal weed shops.

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In just three weeks, the New York State Cannabis Enforcement Task Force "shut down" over 100 "illicit storefronts" across New York State, according to Gov. Hochul's Office.

“We are committed to building the strongest, most equitable cannabis market in the nation,” Governor Hochul said. “In order to advance that goal, we promised to expedite the closure of unlicensed cannabis storefronts, and I’m here today to say: we’re getting it done.”

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With more legal marijuana dispensaries opening up across New York State, state officials promised to crack down on illegal pot shops.

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According to the Governor's Office, legal cannabis sales have increased by nearly 30 percent in the past month.

114 Unlicensed Cannabis Storefronts Shut Down By New York State

In less than a month, the New York State Cannabis Enforcement Task Force "114 illegal cannabis stores have been padlocked," according to Hochul's Office.

“The risks and dangers that unlicensed cannabis poses to our communities and licensed canna-business is no small thing. They threaten to undo the incredible work New York has done to center equity, create jobs, and ensure the integrity of products as the cannabis market expands," Office of Cannabis Management Acting Executive Director Felicia A.B. Reid said.

At least 32 pounds of marijuana worth around $30 million was seized since May 21, officials say. What New York State plans to do with the seized weed is unclear.

Officials didn't release the locations or names of stores that were "padlocked."

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To date, OCM has opened 135 legal dispensaries throughout the state.

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