Laney Griffo, Tahoe Daily Tribune
The South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday evening shot down on-site cannabis consumption.
The idea of allowing dispensaries to have on-site consumption lounges has been discussed since the Cannabis Subcommittee recommended the change in May 2021. The ordinance would’ve allowed dispensaries to have a consumption lounge separate from the store, and would’ve been required to put safety measures in place such as providing transportation for impaired customers.
The city has experience with on-site consumption for medical marijuana. Police Chief Dave Stevenson said that while he didn’t have exact numbers, he can’t remember many, if any, calls related to the medical marijuana consumption.
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