Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge faced a $6 million penalty after operating without a license and disregarding multiple warnings from authorities. The shop, which had been selling cannabis illegally for over a year, was shut down in December following a court order. New York Attorney General Letitia James emphasized that the penalties aim to uphold regulations protecting consumers and local communities, warning that noncompliance will not be tolerated. Community frustration had been mounting, leading to calls for its closure from local residents and officials.
Big Chief Smoke Shop ignored repeated warnings to stop operating without a license and kept their doors open, putting New Yorkers at risk.
Rules and regulations, especially over the cannabis industry, are designed to protect New York consumers and keep neighborhoods safe.
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