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The Melbourne City Council plans to extend its 180-day moratorium on low-THC cannabis dispensaries for another year, fearing that local regulations could run afoul of federal drug laws. In addition, council members rejected new zoning regulations governing cultivation, processing and...

The Simi Valley City Council has extended its moratorium on new massage businesses and has introduced an ordinance to further formalize its existing ban of medical marijuana dispensaries. The council took both actions Monday night. "The city of Simi Valley has the second highest number of...

Tacoma officials have agreed to temporarily stop issuing permits and business licenses to marijuana shops, including those that have been licensed by the state. The News Tribune reports that the City Council approved the moratorium on new pot businesses Tuesday. It will last until the...