Hochul announces plan to expand New York cannabis market, tackle illegal marijuana sales

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New York will expand its legal cannabis market by the hundreds, while also assuring the public that it is aggressively cracking down on illegal sales of marijuana across the state — seizing $42 million worth of illicit product. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that hundreds of licenses are being made available for individuals and businesses interested in legally growing and selling…

Authorities seized across the state $42 million worth of illegal marijuana from businesses without license to sell the product, the governor's office said.New York will expand its legal cannabis market by the hundreds, while also assuring the public that it is aggressively cracking down on illegal sales of marijuana across the state -- seizing $42 million worth of illicit product.

Hochul also said the results of the aggressive enforcement against the illegal sales of cannabis state-wide resulted in more than 8,500 pounds of marijuana being seized with a street value of more than $42 million after 246 inspections. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that hundreds of licenses are being made available for individuals and businesses interested in legally growing and selling cannabis.

Hochul also announced the results of concentrated enforcement in Manhattan's West Side and in Downtown Brooklyn, two areas of New York City with an apparent high number of illegal cannabis shops. In just two days, enforcement efforts resulted in the seizure of nearly 150 pounds of product worth close to $600,000.

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