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Int 0813-2026-A Bill Enacted

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. 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

  1. Thu, Apr 16, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Apr 16, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Wed, Jun 17, 2026
    Public hearing: Consumer and Worker Protection
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Wed, Jun 17, 2026
    Consumer and Worker Protection postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting
  5. Wed, Sep 9, 2026
    Public hearing: Consumer and Worker Protection
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  6. Wed, Sep 9, 2026
    Changes proposed
    A revised version was introduced in committee.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
  7. Wed, Sep 9, 2026
    Text amended
    The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
  8. Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · version A
    Committee vote: approved
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection voted on it.
    Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
  9. Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · version A
    Full Council vote: passed
    All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Approved by Council” · meeting · roll call
  10. Thu, Sep 10, 2026 · version A
    Sent to the Mayor
    The Mayor has 30 days to sign or veto.
    City Council: “Sent to Mayor by Council”
  11. Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · version A
    Became law
    Enacted under the City Charter.
    Administration: “City Charter Rule Adopted”
  12. Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · version A
    Became law without signature
    The 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
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection · Wed, Sep 9, 2026 · Pass
8 yes0 no0 abstain3 absent / excused