He faces a maximum sentence of 13 years in prison, three years probation, and a $500,000 fine.
A third NHC location was planned in the city of San Luis Obispo, but in early October, city officials announced that the business’ commercial cannabis operator permit was being terminated and it would no longer be allowed to open.
Before a San Luis Obispo City Council meeting on October 19, NHC employees held a rally, encouraging city leaders to reverse the decision and allow the cannabis dispensary to open its planned storefront on Broad Street.