Refusing renew, suspending, or revoking a license of a tobacco retail dealer or an electronic cigarette retail dealer that has violated certain authorization requirements of the cannabis law.
Where it stands: Became Local Law 2026/152 on Oct 10, 2026.
- Introduced
- Committee hearing
- Committee vote
- Council vote
- Mayor
- Law
Official summary
This bill would allow the Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection to refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke a tobacco retailer dealer license or an electronic cigarette retail dealer license upon a finding that the holder of such license violated subdivision 1 or 1-a of section 125 of the Cannabis Law through the sale of cannabis without the appropriate license, or through the indirect retail sale of cannabis irrespective of whether a license had been obtained. This bill would also require the Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection to conduct an education and outreach campaign to inform affected licensees of the new grounds added by this local law for refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation of a license.
Timeline
- Thu, Apr 16, 2026Introduced in the CouncilFormally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.City Council: “Introduced by Council”
- Thu, Apr 16, 2026Sent to committeeAssigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026Public hearing: Consumer and Worker ProtectionCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Wed, Jun 17, 2026Consumer and Worker Protection postponed a decisionNo vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026Public hearing: Consumer and Worker ProtectionCouncil members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026Changes proposedA revised version was introduced in committee.Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026Text amendedThe committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
- Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · version ACommittee vote: approvedCommittee on Consumer and Worker Protection voted on it.
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · version AFull Council vote: passedAll 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
- Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · version ASent to the MayorThe Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · version ABecame lawEnacted under the City Charter.Administration: “City Charter Rule Adopted”
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · version ABecame law without signatureThe Mayor neither signed nor vetoed it in time.City Council: “Returned Unsigned by Mayor”
How members voted
City Council · Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · Pass
50 yes0 no0 abstain1 absent / excused
- Alexa AvilésAffirmative
- Althea V. StevensAffirmative
- Amanda C. FaríasAffirmative
- Carl WilsonAffirmative
- Carmen N. De La RosaAffirmative
- Chi A. OsséAffirmative
- Chris BanksAffirmative
- Christopher MarteAffirmative
- Crystal HudsonAffirmative
- Darlene MealyBereavement
- David M. CarrAffirmative
- Elsie EncarnaciónAffirmative
- Eric DinowitzAffirmative
- Farah N. LouisAffirmative
- Frank MoranoAffirmative
- Gale A. BrewerAffirmative
- Harvey D. EpsteinAffirmative
- Inna VernikovAffirmative
- James F. GennaroAffirmative
- Jennifer GutiérrezAffirmative
- Joann AriolaAffirmative
- Julie MeninAffirmative
- Julie WonAffirmative
- Justin E. SanchezAffirmative
- Kamillah HanksAffirmative
- Kayla SantosuossoAffirmative
- Kevin C. RileyAffirmative
- Lincoln RestlerAffirmative
- Linda LeeAffirmative
- Lynn C. SchulmanAffirmative
- Mercedes NarcisseAffirmative
- Nantasha M. WilliamsAffirmative
- Oswald J. FelizAffirmative
- Phil WongAffirmative
- Pierina Ana SanchezAffirmative
- Rita C. JosephAffirmative
- Sandra UngAffirmative
- Sandy NurseAffirmative
- Selvena N. Brooks-PowersAffirmative
- Shahana K. HanifAffirmative
- Shanel Thomas-HenryAffirmative
- Shaun AbreuAffirmative
- Shekar KrishnanAffirmative
- Shirley AldebolAffirmative
- Simcha FelderAffirmative
- Susan ZhuangAffirmative
- Tiffany L. CabánAffirmative
- Ty HankersonAffirmative
- Vickie PaladinoAffirmative
- Virginia MaloneyAffirmative
- Yusef SalaamAffirmative
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection · Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · Pass
8 yes0 no0 abstain3 absent / excused
- Carl WilsonAffirmative
- Carmen N. De La RosaAbsent
- Chi A. OsséAffirmative
- Chris BanksAffirmative
- Gale A. BrewerAbsent
- Harvey D. EpsteinAffirmative
- Joann AriolaAffirmative
- Kamillah HanksAffirmative
- Lynn C. SchulmanAffirmative
- Shekar KrishnanAbsent
- Shirley AldebolAffirmative