Jacob Bell
New Member
The Richmond City Council has decided to put off making any decisions regarding medical marijuana businesses within the city limits. City council voted unanimously at its Aug. 1 meeting to extend the current moratorium on medical marijuana related businesses for an additional six months. The moratorium was first passed in February.
City Manager Jon Moore said the decision to extend the moratorium was based on the fact Michigan law is still vague as to how and where medical marijuana growing and selling businesses should be allowed to operate. The council has expressed a desire to delay their decision until more clarity is handed down from the state level.
"We've had quite a few discussions at the planning commission and have looked at plans from other communities as well," Moore said.
Moore said the city attorney will be at the next planning commission meeting to answer any questions members may have and also to provide some information regarding the opinion issued by the state attorney general.
"I hope the next couple of meetings are productive and I hope to have something back to council," Moore added.
Moore said he does not anticipate having to request another extension of the moratorium.
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City Manager Jon Moore said the decision to extend the moratorium was based on the fact Michigan law is still vague as to how and where medical marijuana growing and selling businesses should be allowed to operate. The council has expressed a desire to delay their decision until more clarity is handed down from the state level.
"We've had quite a few discussions at the planning commission and have looked at plans from other communities as well," Moore said.
Moore said the city attorney will be at the next planning commission meeting to answer any questions members may have and also to provide some information regarding the opinion issued by the state attorney general.
"I hope the next couple of meetings are productive and I hope to have something back to council," Moore added.
Moore said he does not anticipate having to request another extension of the moratorium.
News Hawk- Jacob Ebel 420 MAGAZINE
Source: voicenews.com
Author: Andrew Benoit
Contact: Contact Us
Copyright: Voice News
Website: Richmond extends marijuana moratorium
