New York Laws
Article 7 - Summary Proceeding to Recover Possession of Real Property
715-A - Grounds and Procedure for Removal of Commercial Tenants for Unlicensed Cannabis Retail Sale.

(a) grant a petition pursuant to this section ordering the immediate
removal of such tenant;
(b) impose and require the payment by any respondent not otherwise
subject to a civil penalty under section sixteen or one hundred
twenty-five of the cannabis law, who has been found to have knowingly
permitted such a violation, a civil penalty not exceeding three times
the amount of rent charged for the duration of the violation;
(c) order the payment of reasonable attorneys fees and the costs of
the proceeding to the petitioner; and
(d) order that any such multiple respondents shall be jointly and
severally liable for any payment so ordered under this subdivision.
3. For the purposes of a proceeding under this section, an enforcement
agency of the state or of a subdivision thereof, which may commence a
proceeding under this section, may subpoena witnesses, compel their
attendance, examine them under oath before themselves or a court and
require that any books, records, documents or papers relevant or
material to the inquiry be turned over to them for inspection,
examination or audit, pursuant to the civil practice law and rules.
4. The use or occupancy of premises solely or primarily for the
unlicensed retail sale of cannabis shall constitute an illegal trade,
manufacture, or other business for the purposes of section two hundred
thirty-one of the real property law.

Structure New York Laws

New York Laws

RPA - Real Property Actions and Proceedings

Article 7 - Summary Proceeding to Recover Possession of Real Property

701 - Jurisdiction; Courts; Venue.

702 - Rent in a Residential Dwelling.

711 - Grounds Where Landlord-Tenant Relationship Exists.

713 - Grounds Where No Landlord-Tenant Relationship Exists.

713-A - Special Proceeding for Termination of Adult Home and Residence for Adults Admission Agreements.

715 - Grounds and Procedure Where Use or Occupancy Is Illegal.

715-A - Grounds and Procedure for Removal of Commercial Tenants for Unlicensed Cannabis Retail Sale.

721 - Person Who May Maintain Proceeding.

731 - Commencement; Notice of Petition.

732 - Special Provisions Applicable in Non-Payment Proceeding if the Rules So Provide.

733 - Time of Service; Order to Show Cause.

734 - Notice of Petition; Service on the Westchester County Department of Social Services.

735 - Manner of Service; Filing; When Service Complete.

741 - Contents of Petition.

743 - Answer.

744 - Eviction Based on Domestic Violence Victim Status Prohibited.

745 - Trial.

746 - Stipulations.

747 - Judgment.

749 - Warrant.

751 - Stay Upon Paying Rent or Giving Undertaking; Discretionary Stay Outside City of New York.

753 - Stay in Premises Occupied for Dwelling Purposes.

755 - Stay of Proceeding or Action for Rent Upon Failure to Make Repairs.

756 - Stay of Summary Proceedings or Actions for Rent Under Certain Conditions.

757 - Eviction as the Result of Foreclosure.

761 - Redemption by Lessee.

763 - Redemption by Creditor of Lessee.

765 - Effect of Redemption Upon Lease.

767 - Order of Redemption; Liability of Persons Redeeming.

768 - Unlawful Eviction.