Broomfield joined the ranks of Superior by banning medical marijuana businesses following an 8-2 vote by the city council.
The council voted Tuesday night in favor of banning marijuana businesses, such as dispensaries and growing operations, which will be effective Aug. 8.
"There were almost 40 people who spoke to the topic," said Bill Tuthill, Broomfield's city and county attorney. He said most people were in favor of the ban.
Prior to Tuesday's council meeting, very few people expressed opinions on the topic no matter what their stance.
"I think council was pleased that there was significant public input on the topic," he said.
Though Tuthill doesn't expect it to happen, residents can collect signatures from at least 15 percent of registered voters who cast ballots in the last general municipal election to get the issue on the November ballot.
If enough signatures are collected from people wanting an ordinance that legalizes medical marijuana, the town board or city council either votes for or against it. If they vote for it, it becomes law. If they vote against it, it's put on the ballot.
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Source: Boulder County Business Report
Author: Business Report Staff
Contact: Boulder County Business Report
Copyright: 2010 Boulder County Business Report
Website: Broomfield bans marijuana businesses
The council voted Tuesday night in favor of banning marijuana businesses, such as dispensaries and growing operations, which will be effective Aug. 8.
"There were almost 40 people who spoke to the topic," said Bill Tuthill, Broomfield's city and county attorney. He said most people were in favor of the ban.
Prior to Tuesday's council meeting, very few people expressed opinions on the topic no matter what their stance.
"I think council was pleased that there was significant public input on the topic," he said.
Though Tuthill doesn't expect it to happen, residents can collect signatures from at least 15 percent of registered voters who cast ballots in the last general municipal election to get the issue on the November ballot.
If enough signatures are collected from people wanting an ordinance that legalizes medical marijuana, the town board or city council either votes for or against it. If they vote for it, it becomes law. If they vote against it, it's put on the ballot.
NewsHawk: Ganjarden: 420 MAGAZINE
Source: Boulder County Business Report
Author: Business Report Staff
Contact: Boulder County Business Report
Copyright: 2010 Boulder County Business Report
Website: Broomfield bans marijuana businesses
