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Cannabis advisory task force urges city preparation if adult‑use bill passes
Summary
The Cannabis Advisory Task Force presented 17 recommendations on zoning, public safety, outreach and equity as state legislation moves; the task force warned of a likely large first wave of applications and urged the city to prepare rapid review procedures, first‑responder training and social‑equity supports.
Andy Locke, former chair of the Cannabis Advisory Task Force, briefed council on the group’s recommendations and the likely near‑term timetable if the General Assembly enacts adult‑use legislation.
Locke said medical cannabis is legal in Virginia and that prior 'Rouse' bills were repeatedly before the legislature; he said the Joint Legislative Commission (JLC) has recommended changes and that a revised bill could be signed this year. "Assuming the bill is finalized, approved by the legislature and the governor signs, adult use could go into effect as early…
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