Authorities Issue 50+ Violations At LI Smoke Shops

ISLIP, NY — The Town of Islip is taking a stand against illegal cannabis sales.

Town officials recently partnered with Suffolk County police to conduct joint inspections at smoke and vape shops across Islip, aiming to eliminate illegal cannabis sales. In the last week, officers have inspected nearly 10 shops in Islip and issued several violations.

According to the town, selling marijuana without a New York State issued license is a criminal offense and repeated offenses could lead to tens of thousands of dollars in fines to misdemeanor charges and potential jail time.

"With cannabis being one of the most widely used illicit substances among adolescents, and the alarming rise in products laced with fentanyl and other harmful substances, the Town is taking decisive action to ensure that our community remains safe," said Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter.

Recent inspections include:

• Mr. Smoke, 876-11 Connetquot Ave., Islip Terrace – One violation issued
• Bay Smoke Shop, 1544 Union Blvd., Bay Shore – Five violations issued
• DMS Tobacco Convenience, 4580 Sunrise Hwy., Oakdale – Eight violations issued; store placarded
• Vape Escape, 108 Suffolk Ave., Central Islip – Four violations issued
• Cloud 9 II Smoke Shop, 189 Calebs Path, Central Islip – Nine violations, nine appearance tickets issued; store placarded
• Vape Guru Smoke Shop, 26 Bay Shore Road, Bay Shore – 15 violations issued; fireworks confiscated by police
• House of Glass, 777 Udall Road, West Islip – No violations found

The Town of Islip wants to remind all business owners that compliance with state and local regulations is not optional and that selling cannabis without a New York State license is subject to strict enforcement.

According to officials, joint inspections of smoke and vape shops will continue as part of a coordinated effort to ensure compliance with state laws and prevent the illegal sale of cannabis and other dangerous substances.