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San Francisco Passes Moratorium on Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permits

The Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 in favor of the 45-day moratorium.


San Francisco enacted a temporary ban Tuesday on issuing permits for additional medical cannabis dispensaries despite concerns over patient access as it prepares for the era of legalized recreational use.

STATE BY STATE: California Cannabis News

Supervisor Malia Cohen introduced in July a blanket moratorium on the issuance of all permits for medical cannabis dispensaries (MCDs). It quickly faced significant opposition from business leaders and cannabis advocates like state Sen. Scott Wiener.

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After making an exemption for four MCD applicants in the pipeline — those with already scheduled hearings before the Planning Commission — and stripping a controversial amendment made Monday by Supervisor Katy Tang, the Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 to enact the moratorium for 45 days. Subsequent votes could extend it for up to two years.

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