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National City is the latest San Diego County community to adopt a cannabis ordinance, but it is the first to allow consumption lounges, following a City Council vote Tuesday.
In a 4-1 vote, with Councilman Ron Morrison opposed, the ordinance lays out the framework for allowing retail sales, cultivation, distribution, manufacturing and transportation of cannabis and cannabis products in industrial zones and tourist commercial areas west of Interstate 5. It is expected to take effect in 30 days.
The council’s decision came over the objections of the National City Planning Commission and several members of the public, who cited data on the consequences of marijuana use and said allowing businesses, like consumption lounges, is not consistent with the city’s family values.
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The National City council on Tuesday tabled a decision on a proposed cannabis ordinance until May. The ordinance would allow up to six businesses, including consumption lounges, in designated areas.
The council voted 4-1, with Councilman Ron Morrison opposed, to amend the ordinance to allow the sale and use of vaping products, particularly in lounges. Staff will return next month with an updated proposal for a final vote.
“The intent is for folks that do decide to vape to do so in a lounge so that they’re not actually doing it in a park, they’re not doing it in a parked car, they’re not doing it in a place where they can get in trouble,” said Vice Mayor Jose Rodriguez, who suggested the amendment.
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