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City Council Discusses Medical Marijuana Business Licensing

Meiying Wu

The Columbia City Council discussed regulations Monday for the licensing of medical marijuana facilities, with a tentative date to begin accepting applications scheduled for Oct. 1.

The proposed regulations were presented at the precouncil meeting by City Counselor Nancy Thompson and Assistant City Counselor Jose Caldera.

Thompson noted during the session that the council needed to establish city regulations soon so residents know what will be required of them at the local level.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services began accepting license applications Saturday from business owners competing for a role in the medical marijuana market, which the Missouri Cannabis Industry Association estimates will mature to bring in $480 million annually across the industry.

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