Archive · 16 Aug 2025

NY Marijuana Shops Sue Over School Proximity Error

NY Marijuana Shops Sue Over School Proximity Error

In New York, some marijuana shops are in trouble because they're too close to schools.

The state made a mistake when deciding how far the shops had to be from schools.

They measured from the building's door instead of the property line, which is the correct way.

Now, some shops might have to move.

The shops are suing the state to stay open, and the state is trying to fix the problem with new rules.

For now, the shops can keep operating but with expired licenses until the state figures out a permanent solution.

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