The racketeering operation began in June 2017
Around $1 million in products were stolen and then resold
The discovery of a black market dispensary in 2019 set off the initial investigation
Haney’s bill would also allow cannabis cafes to host live performances and sell tickets
“This veto hands another win to California’s sprawling illegal cannabis industry"
Longtime residents say they feel less safe, claiming illegal growers act with impunity
Attorneys for the cities were not immediately available for comment