In determining the appropriate number of licenses to issue, as required under this article, the department shall:

1. (1) Issue enough licenses to substantially reduce the illicit production and sale of marijuana throughout the state; and
2. (2) Limit the number of licenses issued, if necessary, to prevent an undue concentration of licenses in any one municipality.

History: Proposed by initiated amendment ( Constitutional Amendment A), approved Nov. 3, 2020, eff. Jul. 1, 2021.