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Providence committee aligns cannabis zoning with state licensing by reversing approval order
Committee on an Ordinance, City of Providence · November 4, 2025
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Summary
The Committee on an Ordinance approved an amendment to Chapter 27 to change the order of approvals for cannabis establishments so city approval precedes state licensing, matching state rules and easing applicants' path to licensure.
The City of Providence Committee on an Ordinance on Nov. 3 approved a revision to Chapter 27 of the zoning ordinance to align the city's process for cannabis establishment approvals with state licensing regulations.
Robert Azar, deputy director of the Department of Planning and Development, explained the city's prior ordinance…
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