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Council adopts commercial permit procedures for cannabis testing laboratories; two councilmembers dissent
Riverside City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted procedural guidelines to permit cannabis testing laboratories (no retail sales) and directed staff to return with application fees; two members voted no, citing distribution concerns and related land‑use questions.
The City Council adopted commercial business-permit procedures for cannabis testing laboratories on Oct. 28 after staff outlined a streamlined application and review process.
Jennifer Lilly, presenting the item, said testing laboratories are typically technical facilities used to analyze samples and do not function as retail outlets. Her presentation…
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