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San Francisco board advances measure to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
By Gia Vang at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
San Francisco is one step closer to allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors advanced a measure Wednesday that would permit dispensaries to serve food, pour nonalcoholic drinks and host entertainment.
In a 7-4 vote, supervisors passed the ordinance on its first re...
Key takeaway In a 7-4 vote, supervisors passed the ordinance on its first reading.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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In a 7-4 vote, supervisors passed the ordinance on its first re...
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