Montclair cannabis manufacturer wins council’s approval
With the action by the council at its March 14 meeting, Riga cleared perhaps the most critical obstacle on his way to becoming the first licensed cannabis manufacturer in Montclair. The requirements remaining in front of him are receiving a conditional use permit from the Planning Board and a license from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
Seven retail companies are competing for two additional licenses to sell recreational (or adult use) cannabis. Two companies are vying for a single license to grow cannabis.