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Council asks city manager to study cannabis-sector issues, including taxation and unlicensed retail
Richmond City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary
Council authorized the city manager to develop recommendations on the licensed cannabis sector and return in roughly 60 days; staff said the review will look at tax comparability and impacts of unlicensed retailers on licensed businesses.
The council on Feb. 4 authorized the city manager to develop recommendations regarding Richmond's cannabis sector and report back in about 60 days.
The item (N2A) was removed from the consent calendar for discussion after a public speaker raised code‑enforcement concerns. Finance Director Emily Combs told council the…
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