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Royal Oak moved closer to getting its first three recreational marijuana businesses following a marathon city commission meeting that stretched into Tuesday morning.

The Royal Oak City Commission overwhelmingly approved special permits for Gatsby Cannabis on Meijer Drive, Royal Treatment on East Harrison Avenue, and Best Lyfe on Woodward Avenue.

The five-and-half-hour meeting included two hours of public comments from residents who opposed the businesses.

Commissioner Patricia Paruch said the time has come for residents to accept that recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan. She pointed out that residents are allowed to grow and use marijuana in their own homes and that at least businesses are located away from residential areas.

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