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Royal Oak approves cannabis sales and consumption areas for Arts, Beats & Eats and Taco Fest after organizers pledge stricter controls
Summary
The commission approved amendments to special‑event permits allowing cannabis sales and a consumption area at Arts, Beats & Eats and Taco Fest. Police described past medical calls tied to high‑potency 'dabs'; organizers pledged not to offer concentrated extracts this year and to continue filtration and security measures.
The Royal Oak City Commission voted March 10 to allow cannabis sales and a controlled consumption area at two 2025 special events — Arts, Beats & Eats and Taco Fest — after police and event organizers described mitigation measures and changes to vendor offerings.
Chief Michael Moore told commissioners that Jonathan Whitson Associates has requested to replicate the activation area used in prior years. "Overall, the police department remains neutral on this request," Moore said, noting the activation will use…
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