Newsom Vetoes Bill Allowing Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes In California

By / CBS San Francisco, CBS Los Angeles

October 10, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO – A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblymember Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.

Assembly Bill 374 passed the Assembly with a 66-9 vote last month after previously being approved by the state Senate.

The legislation would have allowed local jurisdictions to authorize cannabis retailers to prepare and serve non-cannabis food and beverages and to sell tickets to live performances.

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