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Rules Committee splits cannabis ordinance debate over equity caps and fast delivery
Summary
The Rules Committee debated changes to San Francisco—s cannabis ordinance on Dec. 3, 2018, including whether to limit equity applicants— ability to hold multiple priority permits, whether AMI eligibility should be adjusted, and whether to restore dynamic (fast) delivery; the committee duplicated the file and referred dynamic delivery for environmental review.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on Dec. 3 debated revisions to the city—s commercial cannabis code focused on two flashpoints: how to structure the equity program so it benefits people harmed by the war on drugs, and whether to permit fast or "dynamic" delivery.
Chair Supervisor Asha Safae framed the committee—s approach as an effort to "create as many opportunities for as many people as possible," while warning a small number of applicants could otherwise occupy multiple priority permits and reduce openings for others. President Malia Cohen, who led early development of the equity program, said the rules were meant to help people and communities disproportionately affected by enforcement and incarceration.
The committee discussed…
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