Increase medical marijuana collective permits from 3 to 4

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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

Approve consent calendar

Passed

4 to 3

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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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Community Discussion

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