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Supervisors propose pause on new cannabis retail permits while controller review is requested

3006285 · April 16, 2025
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Summary

Supervisors Shamann Walton and Ahsha Safaí introduced an ordinance to stop acceptance of new cannabis retail permit applications so the city can prioritize equity applicants and avoid market saturation; the controller’s office was asked to present a report on cannabis permitting to the full board.

At the Feb. 11 board meeting Supervisor Shamann Walton, joined by Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, introduced an ordinance to amend the police code that would stop acceptance of new cannabis retail permit applications from the effective date of the ordinance. The sponsors said the temporary pause is intended to avoid market saturation and to prioritize equity applicants already in the pipeline.

Supervisor Walton said the goal is to…

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