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Cannabis business owners urge council to reject proposed fee increases during public comment
Summary
During an extended public-comment period, multiple cannabis business owners and industry representatives urged the council to reject proposed fee increases, saying the costs would push legal businesses out of the market and advantage the illicit market.
A sustained public-comment period at the Aug. 5, 2025 Los Angeles City Council meeting featured repeated appeals from cannabis business owners, industry representatives and advocates who asked the council to reject proposed fee increases and to restore or expand direct financial supports for equity applicants.
Stephanie Right, who identified herself at the podium, told the council she has 17 years in the cannabis industry and urged members to reject fee increases and to expand social-equity support. “Es importante que usted rechace el ingreso ... incrementar las tarifas solamente va a dar un salario ... para los empleados de…
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