AGENCY TESTIMONY
Hearing process for padlocked stores
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Sheriff Miranda outlines the legal process following the padlocking of a store, including hearings and decision-making procedures.
- Store owners entitled to a hearing before OATH within 5 business days
- Hearing officer renders a decision and recommendation
- Sheriff's Office issues final decision within 4 business days of receiving recommendation
- Ongoing monitoring of sealed locations by Sheriff's Office and NYPD
Anthony Miranda
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After the inspection for the locations that are padlocked, the respondents who are their own store owners are entitled to a hearing before oath within 5 business days of the issuance of any civil services for unlicensed cannabis sales.
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At this hearing, the respondent can challenge the ceiling of the store.
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Once the hearing has been held, the old hearing officer will render a decision on the civil summons and issue a recommendation regarding whether the store should remain closed.
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Within 4 business days of receiving the hearing officer's recommendation, the sheriff's office will issue a final decision on whether this dog will remain sealed or will be permitted to reopen based on a careful review of the hearing record.
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If the sheriff's office determines that the store will remain sealed, the store is then monitored by both the sheriff's office and the NYPD to continually monitor location and ensure compliance with the law.
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Many of you may be wondering what happens if the store cuts the padlock once the sheriff's office has decided that they should be remain closed.
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And it's a great question.
