As of early 2026, the status of individual locations is mixed, with some marked as permanently closed following state enforcement. Manhattan Cannabis Chain Raided by Police and State Agents
The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has repeatedly rejected this logic, viewing it as an unlicensed sale of cannabis. empirecannabisclub
: Empire was among the first businesses to receive "cease and desist" letters in 2022, which the owners largely ignored to continue operations. As of early 2026, the status of individual
: In July 2023, state agents and police conducted a significant raid on Empire’s Manhattan locations as part of a crackdown on hundreds of unlicensed dispensaries. : In July 2023, state agents and police
: Customers pay a daily, weekly, or monthly membership fee (e.g., $15 for a day pass or $35 monthly) to access the club's "concierge" services.