More than 66 storefronts in NY, ranging from Queens to Buffalo, have received cease-and-desist letters from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), claiming they are illicitly selling marijuana and other cannabis products earlier this year. Many have said “fuck it” and continued to distribute cannabis even after receiving the correspondence, including Weed World and Empire Cannabis Club.
The cease-and-desist letters accuse the business owners of “engaging in unlicensed cannabis sales”. The OCM has claimed “any cannabis sales remain illegal, even if the product is “gifted.” 15 of the 66 businesses to receive the letter were found within the five boroughs.
The OCM dropped all 66 letters on Thursday.
For more information check out https://cannabis.ny.gov/