A proposal to limit where new marijuana dispensaries can be located passed a key Prince George’s County Council committee.
The measure, which has majority support in the Council, would require new shops to be located in heavy and light industrial areas.
An amendment that would have allowed dispensaries in commercial zones like shopping centers failed.
Prince George’s County has nine marijuana dispensaries with an additional eight dispensary licenses expected to be granted.
“We know the actual facility would be guarded, but what about outside, what about around,” Council member Wala Blegay said. “If you put it so close to out communities, it’s a risk and it’s a risk that I don’t think is worth taking.”
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