Award medical marijuana collective permit to GDP Collective on Hilltop Mall Road
In Plain English
GDP Collective wants to open a medical marijuana dispensary at 2924 Hilltop Mall Road. The city requires permits for all medical marijuana businesses. If approved, patients with valid medical marijuana cards can buy cannabis products at this location.
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Votes
Authorize the final permit subject to relocation of the medical marijuana collective to be verified by the Richmond Police Department and the City Attorney's Office
3 to 3
Why This Vote Matters
The permit for GDP Collective's medical marijuana dispensary at 2924 Hilltop Mall Road failed in a tied vote, with Councilmember Butt abstaining. The motion would have approved the permit but required the business to relocate to a different site, with the police department and city attorney verifying the new location. Three members (Bates, Boozé, and Ritterman) supported the conditional approval, while three others (Beckles, Rogers, and McLaughlin) opposed it. Since the measure needed a majority to pass, GDP Collective cannot open their dispensary at the proposed location under these terms.
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Award a medical marijuana collective permit to Granddaddy Purp Collective dba GDP Collective to operate a medical marijuana collective at 2924 Hilltop Mall Road subject to the condition that it does not violate the ordinance
4 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a permit for GDP Collective to open a medical marijuana dispensary at 2924 Hilltop Mall Road in a divided 4-2 vote, with one abstention. Councilmembers Bates, Boozé, Ritterman, and Vice Mayor Rogers voted yes, while Councilmember Beckles and Mayor McLaughlin voted no, and Councilmember Butt abstained. The dispensary will serve patients with valid medical marijuana cards who want to purchase cannabis products legally. This approval allows the business to operate as long as it follows the city's medical marijuana ordinance.
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