California Assembly passes bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
Los Angeles Times -

A bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California passed the state Assembly Monday afternoon on a 49-4 vote and is headed to the Senate. But even if the Legislature's upper chamber approves AB 1775, legalization remains far from a sure thing. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a prior iteration of the bill in October, citing the state's long-standing smoke-free workplace protections. The bill would authorize local jurisdictions to allow licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and sell...

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