Increase medical marijuana collective permits from 3 to 4

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In Plain English

Richmond currently allows only 3 medical marijuana collectives to operate in the city. This law change adds 1 more permit, bringing the total to 4 collectives. The additional business could provide more patient access and generate more tax revenue for the city.

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Votes

First reading of ordinance amending Medical Marijuana Collectives code to increase permits from three to four

Passed

4 to 3

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond will allow one additional medical marijuana collective to operate in the city, increasing the total from three to four permitted businesses. In a divided 4-3 vote, the council passed the first reading of an ordinance that could provide more patient access to medical marijuana and generate additional tax revenue. Councilmembers Bates, Boozé, Ritterman, and Rogers supported the expansion, while Beckles, Butt, and McLaughlin opposed it. The ordinance will need a second reading before becoming final law.

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Community Discussion

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