New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes legislation to crack down on illegal pot shops

 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposes legislation to crack down on illegal pot shops

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed legislation to shut down illegal pot shops in the state. This comes in an effort to protect the state’s legal market for recreational marijuana.

New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed Wednesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who’s seeking to protect …