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Council advances ordinance capping retail cannabis shops; staff says cap targets retail class only

5852979 · June 27, 2025
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On first reading the council moved forward an ordinance to cap retail cannabis dispensaries in Atlantic City. Staff said the proposed cap applies to retail (Class 5) licenses — recommended at 12 annual licenses and 4 micro licenses — while delivery operations (Class 6) are not capped.

The Atlantic City Council on Sept. 17 advanced an ordinance that proposes a cap on retail cannabis dispensaries in the city, with staff explaining the measure applies to retail Class 5 licenses and not to delivery‑only operations.

City staff told the council the recommended cap is 16 total retail outlets: 12 full annual licenses and 4 micro retail licenses, for the retail (Class 5) category. The staff…

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