New York S03248 authorizes private civil actions for certain violations of the cannabis law relating to licensure.

New York S03248 amends the cannabis law to add a new section allowing individuals injured by violations of cannabis licensure to bring private civil actions. These actions can seek to enjoin unlawful acts, recover actual damages, or both. The court has the discretion to increase the award of damages up to three times the actual damages if the defendant willfully or knowingly violated the law. Additionally, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff. This act takes effect immediately.

New York S03248 authorizes private civil actions for certain violations of the cannabis law relating to licensure.

New York S03248 amends the cannabis law to add a new section allowing individuals injured by violations of cannabis licensure to bring private civil actions. These actions can seek to enjoin unlawful acts, recover actual damages, or both. The court has the discretion to increase the award of damages up to three times the actual damages if the defendant willfully or knowingly violated the law. Additionally, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff. This act takes effect immediately.