Utah eyes applications for new independent medical cannabis pharmacy in ‘underserved’ area

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 5 days ago


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Next week, Utah state officials will begin accepting applications to license a new independent medical cannabis pharmacy to be located in a “medically underserved” or rural area with a population that’s smaller than Salt Lake, Utah, Davis or Weber counties.

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced in a news release Tuesday the application period will open on Aug. 3, and it will remain open until Sept. 2.

The application is for …

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