AGENCY TESTIMONY
Enforcement authority granted to the NYC Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff Miranda outlines the specific authority granted to the NYC Sheriff's Office for cannabis enforcement, highlighting the legal basis for their operations.
- Authority granted in April 2024 by the state
- Sheriff's Office can designate other agencies, including DCWP and NYPD
- Powers include inspecting locations, issuing civil summonses, and padlocking shops
Anthony Miranda
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This authority permits the sheriff's office to inspect these unlicensed locations and to issue civil services to smoke shops that are selling cannabis without the appropriate issued license.
0:07:49
The sheriff office is also authorized to Palak locations on the first visit when they are determined to be an imminent threat to health, safety, and the welfare of our communities.
0:08:02
We are also able to padlock locations that are repeatedly found to be selling cannabis illegally.
