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The committee voted 5-0 to keep two ordinances on increasing Salem's retail marijuana licenses in committee, rather than approve three additional licenses, including two intended for social equity businesses.
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The proposed zoning and marijuana ordinances will not change the number of retail marijuana licenses at this meeting. The committee wants more time to examine zoning, market conditions, and whether other cannabis uses—such as social consumption—should be considered. The proposals were scheduled to expire on February 11, 2026, if left in committee. The committee also approved certain sea worm, secondhand clothing, and secondhand valuables licenses by a 4-0 vote.
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