Katelyn Baker
Well-Known Member
There won't be any moratoriums on the medical marijuana business in West Chester Township for at least a year.
Township trustees have agreed that it was too soon to address the issue because there wasn't enough information yet on implementation of the law, which takes effect Sept. 6 Saturday.
But trustees in neighboring Liberty Township are continuing to study the matter before deciding whether to implement a ban, moratorium or rules related to growing, cultivating, dispersing and other related matters.
In June, Gov. John Kasich signed into law a bill legalizing the use of medical marijuana for those with a doctor's referral.
However, the rules for growers, dispensaries and patients haven't been established yet. And until they are, West Chester trustees said they won't take any action on regulating or prohibiting the business.
"We're way too premature," said Trustee George Lang. "It's going to take two years ... (for) the department that is responsible for interpreting the law to even determine what the rules are.
"I think until we see what those rule are, it's going to be way too premature on us to do anything. We may be doing work that the state is already doing.
"Maybe in a year as the rules start to become defined and we start understanding — maybe at that point we might want to."
The other two trustees, Lee Wong and Mark Welch. agreed with Lang.
But officials in neighboring Liberty Township are taking a different approach.
Trustees held a work session recently with legislators and are still doing research on the topic before determining whether to put a moratorium on growing, cultivating or dispensing medical marijuana or related activities.
"We're still gathering information before determining if we're going to (do anything) or if we're going to do nothing," said Liberty Trustee Christine Matacic.
"We're doing our due diligence so we understand all the ramifications."
Matacic said it could be as early as next May when regulations on cultivation are released.
"Rules aren't out yet but businesses and industries are trying to get ahead of the game," Matacic said.
"Do we (impose) a ban or moratorium so that it gives us the time we need? We're still talking about it."
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Township trustees have agreed that it was too soon to address the issue because there wasn't enough information yet on implementation of the law, which takes effect Sept. 6 Saturday.
But trustees in neighboring Liberty Township are continuing to study the matter before deciding whether to implement a ban, moratorium or rules related to growing, cultivating, dispersing and other related matters.
In June, Gov. John Kasich signed into law a bill legalizing the use of medical marijuana for those with a doctor's referral.
However, the rules for growers, dispensaries and patients haven't been established yet. And until they are, West Chester trustees said they won't take any action on regulating or prohibiting the business.
"We're way too premature," said Trustee George Lang. "It's going to take two years ... (for) the department that is responsible for interpreting the law to even determine what the rules are.
"I think until we see what those rule are, it's going to be way too premature on us to do anything. We may be doing work that the state is already doing.
"Maybe in a year as the rules start to become defined and we start understanding — maybe at that point we might want to."
The other two trustees, Lee Wong and Mark Welch. agreed with Lang.
But officials in neighboring Liberty Township are taking a different approach.
Trustees held a work session recently with legislators and are still doing research on the topic before determining whether to put a moratorium on growing, cultivating or dispensing medical marijuana or related activities.
"We're still gathering information before determining if we're going to (do anything) or if we're going to do nothing," said Liberty Trustee Christine Matacic.
"We're doing our due diligence so we understand all the ramifications."
Matacic said it could be as early as next May when regulations on cultivation are released.
"Rules aren't out yet but businesses and industries are trying to get ahead of the game," Matacic said.
"Do we (impose) a ban or moratorium so that it gives us the time we need? We're still talking about it."
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Suburbs Grapple With New Medical Marijuana Law
Author: Sue Kiesewetter
Contact: 513-721-2700
Photo Credit: None Found
Website: Cincinnati.com
