<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:georss="http://www.georss.org/georss" xmlns:geo="http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#" > <channel> <title>Gov Hochul Archives — Black Cannabis Magazine</title> <atom:link href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/tag/gov-hochul/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://blackcannabismagazine.com/tag/gov-hochul/</link> <description>We educate, inform, empower + provide entertainment for our TRIBE. Highlighting people of color in the cannabis industry.</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:40:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://i0.wp.com/blackcannabismagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-9A031074-6155-49D0-91F9-3CD39BD7AB82.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1</url> <title>Gov Hochul Archives — Black Cannabis Magazine</title> <link>https://blackcannabismagazine.com/tag/gov-hochul/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">169930730</site> <item> <title>Illicit Cannabis Crackdown: Gov. Hochul’s Decisive Actions</title> <link>https://blackcannabismagazine.com/illicit-cannabis-crackdown-gov-hochuls-decisive-actions/</link> <comments>https://blackcannabismagazine.com/illicit-cannabis-crackdown-gov-hochuls-decisive-actions/?noamp=mobile#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hazey Taughtme]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:40:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Government]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Enforcement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Entrepreneurs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Fines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cannabis industry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cannabis Legality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cannabis News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cannabis regulations]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Consumer Protection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gov Hochul]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Illicit Cannabis Crackdown]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Licensed Cannabis Shops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[NY Cannabis Policy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Unlicensed Dispensaries]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://blackcannabismagazine.com/?p=197723</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Illicit Cannabis Crackdown: NY State’s Firm Stand In a firm declaration, New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, spelled out new measures to obliterate the growing network of illicit cannabis dispensaries, marking a significant milestone in the illicit cannabis crackdown. Gov. Hochul’s Warning to Unlawful Operators With a clear message, Hochul warned unlawful operators: Cease operations or […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/illicit-cannabis-crackdown-gov-hochuls-decisive-actions/">Illicit Cannabis Crackdown: Gov. Hochul’s Decisive Actions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com">Black Cannabis Magazine</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>Illicit Cannabis Crackdown: NY State’s Firm Stand</strong></h3> <p>In a firm <a href="https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-enforcement-actions-against-unlicensed-cannabis-businesses-ithaca">declaration</a>, New York’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, spelled out new measures to obliterate the growing network of illicit cannabis dispensaries, marking a significant milestone in the illicit cannabis <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/hochuls-initiative-new-yorks-cannabis-market-regulation/">crackdown</a>.</p> <h3><strong>Gov. Hochul’s Warning to Unlawful Operators</strong></h3> <p>With a clear message, Hochul warned unlawful operators: Cease operations or face stern legal and financial repercussions.</p> <h3><strong>Implications Beyond the Dispensaries</strong></h3> <p>These violations have implications beyond the dispensary operators. Property landlords renting out to these businesses also stand to face penalties, extending the crackdown’s reach.</p> <h3><strong>A Graduated Penalty System</strong></h3> <p>The illicit cannabis crackdown introduces a graduated penalty system. Initially, a $10,000 daily fine is levied for unlicensed sales, escalating to $20,000 with repeated violations and even resulting in property padlocking.</p> <h3><strong>Empowering Consumers with Verification Measures</strong></h3> <p>To assist consumers, Gov. Hochul detailed a QR code verification method for licensed dispensaries. This tech-enabled solution aims to assure consumers of their dispensary’s legitimacy.</p> <h3><strong>Backing Legitimate Dispensaries</strong></h3> <p>Osbert Orduna, owner of The Cannabis Place, champions this crackdown. He emphasizes how illicit cannabis operators not only disregard regulations but also trample the dreams of lawful entrepreneurs.</p> <h3><strong>Successful Crackdown Initiatives</strong></h3> <p>The illicit cannabis crackdown is yielding results. In the past fortnight, 31 businesses have seen their illicit cannabis confiscated, with an estimated product value of $9-11 million.</p> <h3><strong>Aiming for a Fully Regulated Cannabis Market</strong></h3> <p>This crackdown on illicit cannabis seeks to purge the market of unauthorized operators, paving the way for a fully regulated cannabis industry in New York.</p> <h3><strong>A Beacon of Hope for Legal Operators</strong></h3> <p>Legal dispensaries, patiently awaiting their turn to prosper within the law, view Gov. Hochul’s enforcement actions as a beacon of hope.</p> <h3><strong>Building a Robust Legal Framework</strong></h3> <p>The illicit cannabis crackdown reveals New York’s seriousness in regulating the cannabis market. The state hopes to foster a responsible and transparent cannabis industry by curtailing illicit activities.</p> <p>As the fight against illicit cannabis operations continues, it signals a new era of stringent enforcement, promising a secure future for legal business owners and consumers in the cannabis industry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blackcannabismagazine.com/illicit-cannabis-crackdown-gov-hochuls-decisive-actions/">Illicit Cannabis Crackdown: Gov. 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