Description
Title: Extension of the Opportunity to Apply for and Operate a Storefront Cannabis Dispensary for the Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) Program
Summary
The Sacramento City Council is considering extending the application period for a storefront cannabis dispensary permit under the Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (CORE) Program. Currently set to expire on April 1, 2026, the extension would allow one remaining participant an additional year to become operational, pushing the deadline to April 1, 2027. The CORE Program aims to assist individuals affected by past cannabis enforcement disparities by prioritizing them for permits. If granted, this extension would also apply to future CORE applicants, allowing them six years to establish their storefronts—up from five. This legislation affects CORE participants and aims to enhance equitable access to the cannabis industry in Sacramento.