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NY A06119

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Zaccaro

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

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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