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Council advances ordinance to cap retail cannabis dispensaries; delivery services remain uncapped

5852971 · August 20, 2025
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Summary

On first reading, the council advanced an ordinance to limit the number of retail (Class 5) cannabis dispensary licenses in Atlantic City, recommending a cap of 16 total retail outlets: 12 full annual licenses and four micro licenses. The meeting included discussion about delivery (Class 6) services and how they interact with a retail cap.

The Atlantic City Council advanced an ordinance on first reading to cap retail cannabis dispensaries in the city and asked for a follow-up report before the second reading. Council members discussed a recommendation to limit retail (Class 5) dispensaries to a total of 16: 12 full annual retail licenses and four micro retail licenses, a split the administration said reflected space and staffing considerations. City staff warned that delivery-only businesses (Class 6) operate differently and are…

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