The Medical Marijuana Commission in Little Rock will not consider a dispensary’s request to relocate to a Jacksonville location near Cabot’s border next week.
Green Light Little Rock plans to request approval from the state Medical Marijuana Commission to relocate from 7303 Kanis Road to 7418 TP White Drive, despite the location being listed as Cabot, according to commission spokesperson Scott Hardin.
The commission’s agenda showed Greenlight’s transfer request on Wednesday afternoon but Hardin said today that Greenlight had asked to table the request.
Jacksonville Mayor Jeff Elmore has expressed his support for the Green Light management’s move and has assisted in finding a suitable location in the city.
Elmore stated that the business will generate significant income for Jacksonville, promoting economic growth and providing essential resources for its citizens, thereby enhancing its overall quality of life.
In November, two state legislators wrote letters to the commission opposing a dispensary in Cabot.
Sen. Ricky Hill, along with residents and community leaders, has expressed concern over a potential negative impact of a dispensary in Cabot.
Sen. Brian Evans (R-Cabot) expressed concern over Cabot’s suitability for a dispensary, citing concerns from local residents, businesses, and industry leaders regarding the area’s suitability.
Berner’s by Good Day Farm dispensary plans to change its name to Good Day Farm Little Rock, after opening at 11600 Chenal Parkway in 2022, and will notify the commission about this change.
Pine Bluff dispensary Hash and Co. plans to change its name to Dark Horse Cannabis after the commission approved its sale to CEO Casey Flippo of Little Rock cannabis processor Dark Horse Medicinals.
The commission is considering a change in ownership of Harvest Cannabis dispensary in Conway, with Mary Trulove, who owns 55% of Berryville grower Osage Creek Cultivation, potentially owning 51%.
The commission is considering a change of ownership for Body and Mind dispensary in West Memphis, with Stephen “Trip” Hoffman of Henderson, Nevada, owning 40% through a limited liability company and managing daily operations.
