Cannabis shops banned for now from Old Town Albuquerque

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The Albuquerque City Council voted unanimously 9-0 on Monday to temporarily ban cannabis shops from operating in Old Town Albuquerque.

City Councilors established a moratorium to stop cannabis sales, cultivation and manufacturing use in Old Town until July 2022 or until the city’s zoning code updates are released.

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Councilor Issac Benton said this temporary ban will allow the Council to touch base with Old Town merchants, stakeholders, among other groups before allowing the historic area to open cannabis stores.

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