Authorities now have the power to fine landlords who knowingly rent commercial space to illegal smoke shops, according to new legislation that has just gone into effect.
Landlords will be notified in writing if they are renting space to an illegal cannabis business that is busted by authorities. Landlords who make no attempt to kick the tenant out are then susceptible to being hit with hefty fines if the illegal cannabis business reoffends.
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