The commission goes against the recommendation of a staff report to ban medical marijuana dispensaries in Malibu.

At its June 3 meeting, the newly appointed Planning Commission, against the advice of a staff report, voted to recommend the City Council allow the operation of three medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits. The recommendation will go before the City Council on July 14.

There are two dispensaries, Green Angel and PCH Collective, currently operating in Malibu. The City Council established a moratorium on any new facilities two years ago, which expires this month. If the City Council approves the recommendation, the two dispensaries will be able to stay in business, and a third party can apply to the city to open a dispensary.

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