The Sacramento City Council on Wednesday legalized adult-use cannabis cafes in California’s capital.
Cannabis retailers in the city will be able to apply for a special permit allowing social consumption beginning next year, according to NBC affiliate KCRA 3.
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Wednesday’s decision was split evenly among councilmembers, with Mayor Kevin McCarty casting the deciding vote.
It paves the way for Crystal Nugs, a local retailer, to finally open up a long-planned 1,500-square foot lounge in downtown near the state Capitol.
“We are in an area where there’s a lot of apartments, where there’s a lot of renters,” owner Maisha Bahiti told KCRA.
“You’re going to have people who cannot consume in their homes.”
Councilmember Phil Pluckebaum stressed the need for an option that allows people
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