Cannabis enthusiasts in Newark will have limited options when it comes to buying recreational marijuana, as the city has decided to cap the number of dispensaries at three.
The Newark City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday that restricts the operation of recreational dispensaries to those facilities already established as medical marijuana locations within the city.
The approved ordinance not only limits the total number of dispensaries but also imposes licensing requirements. Facilities wishing to sell marijuana for adult use must first acquire a dual-use license, which permits them to operate under both medical and non-medical cannabis statutes.
Additionally, to even apply for an adult-use marijuana license, a facility must already possess a certificate of operation for medical marijuana