Canandaigua officials are intensifying efforts to crack down on unlicensed cannabis sales with new legislation aimed at empowering local enforcement. The City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on a proposed law to amend the cannabis section of the municipal code, with a vote expected the same day.
The new law would authorize police to inspect businesses, including vehicles, suspected of unlicensed cannabis activity during business hours. The chief of police or a designee will act as the city liaison to the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Penalties include fines of up to $10,000 per day for violations, with a maximum of $25,000. The ordinance also addresses public safety concerns, such as sales to minors and proximity to schools.
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