Local Medical Marijuana Regulation Updates: Arcata & Claremont

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Arcata Extends Moratorium on Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
This week, the Arcata City Council voted to extend its moratorium on new medical cannabis dispensaries for 10 months and 15 days. Several advocates, including members of ASA’s Humboldt chapter, spoke out in support of safe access at the hearing. Existing dispensaries will not be effected by the moratorium, and the council plans to work on long term regulations for dispensaries in the coming months.
Please read the Arcata Eye article on the hearing for more information.
Claremont Bans Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
On Tuesday, the Claremont City Council voted to ban medical cannabis dispensaries. This vote was a reversal of the council’s previous position, since they had voted several months ago to draft an ordinance to regulate dispensaries.

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