Increase medical marijuana collective permits from 3 to 4
Resolution 25-11
In Plain English
Richmond currently allows only 3 medical marijuana collectives to operate in the city. The law change adds 1 more permit for a total of 4 businesses. If approved, the city can issue the additional permit to a qualifying applicant.
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Votes
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4 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved adding a fourth medical marijuana collective permit to Richmond's existing three, passing in a divided 4-3 vote. This change allows the city to issue one additional business license to a qualifying medical marijuana collective operator. Council members Gayle McLaughlin, Jovanka Beckles, and Tom Butt voted against the expansion, while Corky Boozé, Jeff Ritterman, Maria Rogers, and Nathaniel Bates supported it.
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