Smoke shops across New York City are openly defying a new law aimed at regulating the sale of cannabis and tobacco products. According to a report by the New York Post, these establishments are daring law enforcement into a game of “whack-a-mole” by continuing to operate without the necessary licences and compliance measures. The law, intended to curb illegal sales and ensure public safety, is being met with resistance as shops flout regulations, highlighting enforcement challenges.

This defiance has put significant pressure on law enforcement agencies to crack down on non-compliant businesses, creating a cat-and-mouse scenario where authorities must constantly monitor and shut down illicit operations.

Source: New York Post