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Office of Cannabis briefs Planning Commission on processing tiers, equity priorities and enforcement limits
Summary
Office of Cannabis staff told the Planning Commission they are processing equity-priority permit tiers and reported improved staffing and permit throughput, while flagging illicit supply-side operations and the policy implications of the 600-foot buffer.
The Office of Cannabis and Planning Department briefed the Planning Commission on Jan. 19 about permitting progress, equity priorities and enforcement challenges in the regulated cannabis market.
Director Nikesh Patel and Senior Deputy Ray Law said the Office is processing applications by a tiered system that prioritizes verified equity applicants and equity incubators before other applicant classes. Of 158 planning referrals from the Office of Cannabis, staff said 98 locations have received planning approvals and…
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