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Atlantic City council introduces ordinance capping retail cannabis dispensaries; staff says cap would be 16

5852975 · July 21, 2025
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Summary

On first reading the council introduced an ordinance to cap retail (Class 5) cannabis dispensary licenses in Atlantic City; city staff told council the proposed cap would be 16 total licenses (12 full annual and 4 micro licenses) and that delivery services are regulated separately.

Atlantic City on Sept. 17 introduced an ordinance that would limit the number of retail cannabis dispensary licenses in the city. The council considered the ordinance on first reading; the transcript records a hearing of questions and staff answers from planning and licensing staff.

City staff explained the proposed cap applies to retail (Class 5) dispensaries and described the recommended limit as 16 total licenses: 12 full annual retail licenses and four micro retail licenses, which restrict floor area and…

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