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Hot Springs council narrows action on medical cannabis: will consider extended retail hours but not cultivation
Summary
After extended debate and public comment, the Hot Springs City Council said it will return an ordinance to extend dispensary hours for formal action and is not moving forward, for now, on allowing cannabis cultivation and manufacturing within city limits.
The Hot Springs City Council on Tuesday discussed whether to expand business hours for medical cannabis dispensaries and whether to permit local cultivation and manufacturing. After public comment and council debate, Mayor Nelson said the council would bring back only an ordinance to consider extended retail hours; the question of allowing cultivation and manufacturing will not be scheduled for council action at this time.
The discussion drew a mix of public comment and lengthy remarks from council members. Councilwoman Deborah Johnston spoke in favor of allowing cultivation in an enclosed facility, calling the dispensary operator a “healing practitioner” and urging support for local businesses that draw visitors and…
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