California is globally synonymous with cannabis, but the plant's distinctive smell has become a major headache for people across the state.
From Northern California to the desert to the coast, California residents have been complaining for years that the smell of legal cannabis farms is destroying their quality of life. And in some places, local governments are beginning to take action.
In Cathedral City, a small enclave near Palm Springs, the city council approved a moratorium last week that will block any new cannabis businesses from opening or expanding after years of complaints over cannabis odors. The moratorium was aimed directly at Cat City Cannabis Co., a massive indoor marijuana cultivation facility that has generated complaints for years from nearby residents who say the facility emits a "disgusting" smell.
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Gregory said during the meeting that the moratorium would stop the facility from expanding further.
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