Lawmakers in the State Assembly have overwhelmingly voted in favor of legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, permitting cannabis retailers to expand their operations to include serving food and beverages and holding live events.
Lawmakers voted 56 to 6 to advance the bill to the Senate.
The measure authorizes eligible retailers to hold musical and other live performances on their premises. It also permits them to serve non-cannabis infused food and beverages to patrons.
State law already permits authorized facilities to engage in on-site cannabis use.
Lawmakers in both chambers advanced similar legislation last year, but the bill was ultimately vetoed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
NORML’s action alert in support of AB 1775 is available in the Take Action Center. Additional information is available from California NORML.