Consider appeal to continue medical marijuana permit review for Greenleaf Natural Wellness Collective
In Plain English
William Harrison and Larry Flick want to open a medical marijuana dispensary called Greenleaf Natural Wellness Collective. The city previously stopped reviewing their permit application. The founders are asking the council to let them continue the review process to potentially get approved.
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Votes
Grant the appeal and accept the $16,000 fee from the Greenleaf Collective, which will be due by 5 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011
4 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
In a divided vote, the council agreed to let Greenleaf Natural Wellness Collective restart the permit review process for their proposed medical marijuana dispensary. The decision allows William Harrison and Larry Flick to pay a $16,000 fee and continue pursuing approval for their business, which the city had previously stopped reviewing. This matters because it could lead to Richmond's first medical marijuana dispensary if the applicants ultimately receive approval through the full permitting process. Councilmembers Bates, Boozé, Ritterman, and Rogers voted in favor, while Mayor McLaughlin, Vice Mayor Butt, and Councilmember Beckles opposed the appeal.
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Other motions
Deny the appeal
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