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Newly signed legislation allows cannabis cafes in San Francisco
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The ordinance was introduced by Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman in March.
San Francisco 's licensed cannabis retailers can now serve food and nonalcoholic beverages in their consumption lounges. This change is due to newly signed legislation. The ordinance was introduced by Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman in March.
It was the result of collaboration between his office and other officials, including state Assemblymember Matt Haney. Further details about the legislation and its implementation are available from the source. The new law was signed by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, allowing cannabis cafes to offer a broader range of services to customers.
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Category: government Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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