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New legislation would allow SF cannabis retailers to operate as Amsterdam-style cafes

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July 17, 2026

[#item_full_content] San Francisco is a step closer to allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors this week approved legislation that would allow existing cannabis retailers to apply for permits to operate as cafes. New legislation would allow SF cannabis retailers to operate as Amsterdam-style cafes Read More

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