FALL RIVER – The Cannabis Control Commission shut down the best chance of a legal weekend buzz in the city.

The commission had not notified Northeast Alternatives if it will receive authorization to begin selling marijuana to recreational users.

That means Northeast Alternatives must wait until at least Tuesday to begin sales to recreational clients. The CCC requires companies to wait at least three calendar days after it receives authorization before beginning sales.

The delay is intended to give the businesses time to plan with its neighbors and with the city before opening their doors, according to the CCC.

Northeast Alternatives, 999 William S. Canning Blvd., was the first company in the city to open a dispensary for medical marijuana. It has sold its products only to those with a valid medical marijuana card since it opened on June 30.

It is the first company in the region to receive final approval from the commission to begin retail sales. Inspectors went through the facility on Wednesday to do a final inspection to make sure the plans and procedures Northeast Alternative has in place meet their requirements.

Once it gets the approval to open, the company will post its rules for customers on its website, according to Chris Harkins, the founder and owner of Northeast Alternatives.

“We have a software solution so we won’t have any lines,” he said.

Those wishing to make a purchase will need to make an appointment online and will be directed to a satellite parking lot to be shuttled to the store, Harkins said. Those plans were made with local police and fire officials after seeing long lines of customers form at the few retail marijuana stores that have opened in the state so far.

The full menu of products offered and information about sales practices can be found on the website for Northeast Alternatives: nealternatives.com.

Email Kevin P. O’Connor at koconnor@heraldnews.com.