Ban new marijuana dispensary permits for emergency moratorium period
In Plain English
The city wants to temporarily stop approving building permits and other approvals for new marijuana dispensaries. This emergency measure would freeze all dispensary development while the city reviews its current rules. Existing dispensaries can continue operating, but no new ones can get permits during the moratorium.
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Votes
To adopt Ordinance No. 32-05 N.S.
7 to 0
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