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doodle77 t1_ize2h2e wrote

Still seems totally bizarre to me that the dispensaries owners will not be able to choose where to open up shop or negotiate their rent.

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MisterFatt t1_ize6gvu wrote

Yeah pretty weird. Can’t say personally if I think it’s good or bad, but from what I’ve heard from some small business owners, there’s not much “negotiating” rent when it comes time to re-sign a lease. If it stops landlords for pulling the ole “oh what a nice successful building you have, looks like you can afford 60% higher rent. And I don’t care if not because MedMen will!”, then maybe it’ll be a good thing

Not sure which rollout has been more frustrating to witness, NY or MA. I’ve lived in a legal state for like 5 years without a dispensary open…

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SnooAvocados5987 t1_izezdnm wrote

I'm confused.. U mean the state TELLS them where to open? Like this location in Harlem...if they wanted to open on 14 street they wouldn't be allowed to?

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Fredred315 t1_izfi4vg wrote

I think that's only a certain number of dispensaries, maybe even just the first few, which had licenses issued to those affected by marijuana convictions.

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