Katelyn Baker
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Panama City, Fla. - Panama City is tapping the brakes on medical marijuana, for now.
At Tuesday morning's meeting, Panama City Commissioners approved the first reading to adopt an eight-month moratorium, or temporary ban, concerning medical marijuana. The second reading and final vote will take place at the January 24th meeting.
The moratorium will establish a temporary ban on growing, cultivating, processing, manufacturing, dispensing, distribution, and retail sale of medical marijuana. It also puts a hold on the opening, relocation, or expansion of any medical marijuana dispensing facility.
The language of Amendment Two allows cities and counties this buffer period, to determine how to best implement the new law.
The ban would exist so city staff can create proposed land development regulations and recommendations for where facilities should be located and the penalties for violating the rules voted in under Amendment Two.
Lynn Haven will hold a similar discussion at its city council meeting Tuesday night.
To read the moratorium passed by Panama City Commissioners, click on the document attached to this article.
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At Tuesday morning's meeting, Panama City Commissioners approved the first reading to adopt an eight-month moratorium, or temporary ban, concerning medical marijuana. The second reading and final vote will take place at the January 24th meeting.
The moratorium will establish a temporary ban on growing, cultivating, processing, manufacturing, dispensing, distribution, and retail sale of medical marijuana. It also puts a hold on the opening, relocation, or expansion of any medical marijuana dispensing facility.
The language of Amendment Two allows cities and counties this buffer period, to determine how to best implement the new law.
The ban would exist so city staff can create proposed land development regulations and recommendations for where facilities should be located and the penalties for violating the rules voted in under Amendment Two.
Lynn Haven will hold a similar discussion at its city council meeting Tuesday night.
To read the moratorium passed by Panama City Commissioners, click on the document attached to this article.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Panama City Passes First Reading Of Temporary Ban On Medical Marijuana
Author: Carly Hildyard
Contact: 850-234-7777
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: WJHG
