REMARKS
Council Member Schulman Discusses Support for the Smokeout Act
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Council Member Schulman, along with co-prime sponsor Ariola and Council members Powers, Lee, and Genero, introduces Resolution 27 to support the New York State Smokeout Act. This state legislation, sponsored by Assembly Member Jennifer Raj Kumar and State Senator Leroy Comery, aims to combat the rise of illegal marijuana dispensaries by giving local municipal officials the authority to shut down illicit cannabis sellers. By advocating for this resolution, Schulman emphasizes the importance of regulating the cannabis industry, protecting consumers, and ensuring public safety and social equity.
Speaker 6
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Thank you.
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Today, I am introducing Resolution 27 that is co prime sponsored by Council member Ariola and also sponsored by Council members Powers, Lee and Genero.
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This resolution supports the New York State Smokeout Act sponsored by Assembly member Jennifer Raj Kumar and state senator Leroy Comery.
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The state legislation is critical to combating the unchecked growth of illegal marijuana dispensaries in our city.
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The smoke out Act ensures the effective regulation of the cannabis industry, and most importantly, would expand enforcement authority to local governments by giving municipal officials direct power to order the immediate closure of any business found to be illegally selling unlicensed cannabis.
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This will protect consumers from unsafe products in our communities from illicit activities.
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By supporting this bill, we will be promoting responsible business practices and advancing social equity.
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I urge my colleagues to sign on to this reg resolution in support of the Smoke Out Act, sending a clear message of commitment to the public safety and healthy well-being of all New Yorkers.
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Thank you.
Speaker 1
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Thank you.
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Accounts member, Brooks, powers followed by Juan and Brewer.
