New York A06119 authorizes private civil actions for certain cannabis law violations related to licensure.

New York A06119 amends the cannabis law by adding a new section 138-c, which authorizes any person injured by a violation of certain cannabis licensure provisions to bring a private civil action. This includes actions to enjoin the unlawful act or practice and to recover actual damages. The court may increase the award of damages up to three times the actual damages if the defendant willfully or knowingly violated the law. The court may also award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A06119 authorizes private civil actions for certain cannabis law violations related to licensure.

New York A06119 amends the cannabis law by adding a new section 138-c, which authorizes any person injured by a violation of certain cannabis licensure provisions to bring a private civil action. This includes actions to enjoin the unlawful act or practice and to recover actual damages. The court may increase the award of damages up to three times the actual damages if the defendant willfully or knowingly violated the law. The court may also award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff. This act takes effect immediately.