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After years of waiting, Houz of Diesel has been told it must re-apply and compete with other applicants in a new licensing round for cannabis companies.

City officials and the state's Cannabis Control Commission are blaming each other for the application delays.

The delays may cost the business, Houz of Diesel, a significant portion of a $200,000 state grant for social equity applicants.

NEW BEDFORD – After spending $2,000 a month for more than 2½ years to hold a site for their cannabis shop while awaiting a city license, Houz of Diesel was told to get back in line and submit a new application.

The minority-owned business is applying under the state Cannabis Control Commission’s social equity program for the shop/manufacturer at 301 Herman Melville Blvd.

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