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Council bill would fine landlords renting space to storefront operators illegally selling pot

By Christian Murray Posted on May 1, 2023
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A Queens pol has introduced legislation targeting landlords who knowingly rent space to stores illegally selling cannabis.

The bill, introduced last month by Forest Hills Council Member Lynn Schulman, would require commercial landlords to evict unlicensed cannabis distributors or face fines.

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Council bill would fine landlords renting space to storefront operators illegally selling pot

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