Category: Measure Q

Costa Mesa Opens its Doors to Legal Dispensaries

Costa Mesa city council on May 4 legalized retail cannabis sales and delivery. It voted 5–2 to implement its cannabis ordinance, Measure Q, establishing minimum operating requirements and implementing a seven percent tax on cannabis retail businesses. “I am very comfortable [with the ordinance],” Mayor John Stephens said during the meeting. “Out of humility, I said it’s not perfect, and that’s probably…


Costa Mesa Advances Plans for Retail Cannabis Sales 

Costa Mesa is advancing the execution of a law allowing retail cannabis sales and delivery. Council during its most recent meeting voted 5-2 to move forward with the implementation of its cannabis ordinance, Measure Q, by establishing minimum operating requirements and developing standards to tax and regulate cannabis dispensaries and deliveries. “We can create something…