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NY A06119
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Zaccaro
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AI Summary
- Creates a new private right of action allowing individuals injured by violations of cannabis licensing requirements (section 125, subdivision 1) to sue in their own name
- Permits injured parties to seek injunctive relief to stop unlawful practices, recover actual damages, or pursue both remedies
- Authorizes courts to award up to triple damages (three times actual damages) if the defendant willfully or knowingly violated licensing requirements
- Allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs
- Supplements existing enforcement authority held by the Office of Cannabis Management and the Attorney General
Legislative Description
Authorizes private civil actions for certain violations of the cannabis law relating to licensure.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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