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The Hanford City Council decided Tuesday that it doesn't want recreational marijuana cultivation and dispensaries in town if a statewide ballot measure legalizing pot passes in November. But it's not quite ready to turn its back on industrial-scale marijuana cultivation at a former tire plant at...

A proposed medical marijuana growing operation in Moriarty won't be opening soon as the City Council grapples with how to zone such businesses. "If it's legal by state law, we have to accept it," Mayor Ted Hart said at a public hearing Sept. 28 on the issue. "We can't zone them out." The...

A proposed medical marijuana growing operation in Moriarty won't be opening soon as the City Council grapples with how to zone such businesses. "If it's legal by state law, we have to accept it," Mayor Ted Hart said at a public hearing Sept. 28 on the issue. "We can't zone them out." The...

In a split vote Tuesday, Findlay City Council tabled legislation which would ban dispensing, cultivating or processing medical marijuana within city limits. Questions about whether to set a time limit on the ban, and zoning law changes needed to enforce it, stalled the new rule. Fourth Ward...

In a split vote Tuesday, Findlay City Council tabled legislation which would ban dispensing, cultivating or processing medical marijuana within city limits. Questions about whether to set a time limit on the ban, and zoning law changes needed to enforce it, stalled the new rule. Fourth Ward...

Never has so little a change been applauded by so many. I mean, consider this--marijuana is still illegal. You can still be arrested, still be convicted, still end up in jail for possession of half an ounce or less. But now, in Memphis and in Nashville, police can also just give you a...

The Salem City Council has finalized changes in the city ordinance for possession of small amounts of cannabis. The revised ordinance caps fines at $200 when an amount of 20 to 30 grams is involved. The fine will be $150 for possession of 10 to 20 grams and $100 for 1 to 9 grams. The council...

Hanford — With the possibility of Proposition 64 passing in November, the Hanford City Council agenda for its Tuesday meeting features several items that grapple with how to deal with recreational pot if California voters approve the proposition. The council will vote on a proposed ordinance...

In a move to get the jump on the potential legalization of marijuana if a November proposition is approved by voters, the Solvang City Council adopted an interim urgency ordinance essentially banning the drug from within its boundaries. The Solvang Municipal Code already prohibited medical...

Following feedback from medical-marijuana users and direction from council to gather more information, Longmont has opened a survey asking residents about their marijuana use. The survey relates to a proposed ordinance that would limit marijuana home grows to six plants per residence...

Following feedback from medical-marijuana users and direction from council to gather more information, Longmont has opened a survey asking residents about their marijuana use. The survey relates to a proposed ordinance that would limit marijuana home grows to six plants per residence...

Eugene city officials would put revenue from a proposed local sales tax on recreational marijuana toward social services, the new community court and parks security, the City Council decided Monday. City voters will decide on the 3 percent tax, estimated to bring in $200,000 to $600,000...

Oakland officials deadlocked Tuesday on a controversial proposal to require cannabis businesses to hand over money and power to the city, following an acrimonious public hearing at City Hall. The plan by Council members Desley Brooks, Larry Reid and Noel Gallo would require all pot businesses...

Nevada City could be the site of the first medical marijuana dispensary in the county as soon as February, if council members choose to move forward with the issue at their meeting today. There are many steps the city would have to take, though, before medicinal cannabis users could walk away...

Nevada City could be the site of the first medical marijuana dispensary in the county as soon as February, if council members choose to move forward with the issue at their meeting today. There are many steps the city would have to take, though, before medicinal cannabis users could walk away...

The Willits City Council had a spirited discussion at a special meeting Monday night at which Mayor Bruce Burton refused to allow a new ad hoc committee to be formed to study marijuana policy in the city. Burton has steadfastly held the position that no marijuana cultivation or processing...

Brook Park, Ohio - City council members passed a resolution Sept. 20 that will initiate a process to manage the presence and implementation of medical marijuana in Brook Park. Medical marijuana became legal in Ohio Sept. 8 for people with qualifying medical conditions. Council instituted a...

Brook Park, Ohio - City council members passed a resolution Sept. 20 that will initiate a process to manage the presence and implementation of medical marijuana in Brook Park. Medical marijuana became legal in Ohio Sept. 8 for people with qualifying medical conditions. Council instituted a...

Belpre, Ohio - A city council meeting discusses a controversial topic on Monday. We are talking about the legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio. Belpre's City Council talked about the possibility of allowing legalized marijuana to be sold in Belpre. A handful of locals sat and listened to...

Belpre, Ohio - A city council meeting discusses a controversial topic on Monday. We are talking about the legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio. Belpre's City Council talked about the possibility of allowing legalized marijuana to be sold in Belpre. A handful of locals sat and listened to...