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Monterey council pauses action on two cannabis permits, asks staff to return with options
Summary
After reviewing market conditions and permitting complexities, the council declined to award two outstanding retail cannabis permits immediately and directed staff to return with the two wait‑listed applicants for future council consideration rather than cancel the invitations or open a new RFP tonight.
Monterey — City staff recommended a six‑month pause on awarding two remaining cannabis retail permits because local operators say about 70% of customers at recent openings are residents rather than visitors, raising saturation concerns. The council instead directed staff to bring the two wait‑listed applicants back to a future council meeting for consideration rather than immediately…
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