Illicit cannabis enforcement
Summary
The county is pursuing landlords of unlicensed cannabis shops rather than adopting its own local law, working with the City of Ithaca. Progress is slow because proving a consistent pattern of illicit sales is hard and the state Office of Cannabis Management offers little enforcement support.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Enforcement costs are borne by the county with little prospect of recovering attorney's fees.
Licensed cannabis operators and neighborhoods affected by illicit shops.
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