Smokers Corner
Padlocked after complaints of cannabis sales to minors (Lowville)
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According to New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Apr 3, 2026 · Read the source
Summary
Smokers Corner in Lowville, in Lewis County, New York, was issued an Order to Seal and padlocked by the state Office of Cannabis Management, according to a release of April 3, 2026. OCM said the action followed complaints, received through its online reporting tool and call center, that cannabis was being sold to minors.
Investigators inspected two Smokers Corner locations owned by the same operator and reported observing the unlawful sale of cannabis products, including THC vape products. Follow-up with local authorities confirmed concerns about THC vapes being sold to minors at the Lowville store.
The release does not report a hearing outcome or any reopening.
What the source found
- Order to Seal issued and location padlocked.
- Trigger: complaints alleging sales of THC vape products to minors.
- Both Smokers Corner locations in Lewis County had the same owner, per OCM.
Products named
- THC vape products
- cannabis products
Timeline
OCM announces padlocking of both Lewis County stores
Sources
- Regulator
New York State Office of Cannabis Management · Apr 3, 2026
Photo release: OCM takes action against two illicit cannabis storefronts in Lewis County alleged to be selling to minors
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Status notes
[dataset] NY OCM press releases (cannabis.ny.gov/pressroom), retrieved 2026-09-30
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