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Public commenters press City Council over cannabis fees, social-equity rollout
Summary
Multiple public speakers urged the Los Angeles City Council to halt new licensing rounds and reconsider proposed fee increases for cannabis businesses, citing high costs, processing delays, and calls for audits and temporary licenses.
Public speakers at the Los Angeles City Council’s July meeting urged the council to pause the next round of social-equity cannabis licensing and to reconsider a proposed fee study they say will saddle small operators with higher costs.
Speakers said the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has not provided enough implementation detail or timing for fees and licensing changes. Christopher Martínez, identified in public comment as a social-equity attorney, told the council that “the DCR has not provided any timeline or documentation to understand how long application reviews will take,” and called for third‑party consultants, clearer contract terms and predictable processing times.
The concerns were echoed by industry…
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