Consider increasing the number of cannabis retail licenses allowed in the city
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows only 3 cannabis retail licenses. A former license holder lost their permit in 2015 after being unable to find a suitable location within the required timeframe. That company recently won a $15 million lawsuit against existing dispensaries for allegedly blocking their efforts. If approved, the city would add at least one more retail cannabis license.
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