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Companies like Dank House, Motown Meds and Your Grass Station were among 82 businesses that applied to operate medical marijuana shops in Detroit on Tuesday, when the city's new marijuana regulations went into effect.
Of the first 79 businesses that applied for zoning approval, 23 were from Detroit, 11 were from Howell, six were from Bloomfield Hills and the rest were scattered throughout the state, mostly in southeast Michigan.
On Tuesday, the city released a list of the first 79 applicants' business names, proposed locations, and the names of individuals who own the businesses. By the end of the day, the city had received 82 applications, according to David Bell, interim director of the city's Building, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.
Councilman Scott Benson said ultimately, he expects the city to approve fewer than 80 business licenses for marijuana shops. Benson said the new zoning rules that ban them within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, liquor stores and other drug-free zones might not allow 80 shops.
"I'm thinking it's going to be significantly less than (80) when we're all said and done," he said. "I'm looking forward to getting our arms around this industry because it's way out of control right now."
City
officials said last month estimated that Detroit has 211 existing medical marijuana storefronts. Many of the shops are located on the city's perimeter, near suburbs that are less tolerant of such businesses.
The industry's rapid growth in Detroit in the last couple years raised concerns among neighborhood groups and led the City Council to pass new regulations.
The new laws went into effect Tuesday, opening a one-month window to apply for a business license. The city can shut down shops if owners don't begin the application process by March 31.
The approval process is multi-faceted. Applicants must get zoning approval before they can apply for the business license. The city will process the applications in the order they were received. City officials are to conduct background checks on applicants and their employees. They are not allowed to have felony convictions.
Bell said the first day of accepting applications went smoothly.
"The system handled it just the way we thought it would," Bell said. "I'm looking forward to making sure the code and the ordinance are complied with."
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Full Article: 82 Apply To Operate Detroit Marijuana Shops
Author: Joe Guillen
Contact: Detroit Free Press
Photo Credit: Taylor Kent
Website: Detroit Free Press
Of the first 79 businesses that applied for zoning approval, 23 were from Detroit, 11 were from Howell, six were from Bloomfield Hills and the rest were scattered throughout the state, mostly in southeast Michigan.
On Tuesday, the city released a list of the first 79 applicants' business names, proposed locations, and the names of individuals who own the businesses. By the end of the day, the city had received 82 applications, according to David Bell, interim director of the city's Building, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department.
Councilman Scott Benson said ultimately, he expects the city to approve fewer than 80 business licenses for marijuana shops. Benson said the new zoning rules that ban them within 1,000 feet of churches, schools, liquor stores and other drug-free zones might not allow 80 shops.
"I'm thinking it's going to be significantly less than (80) when we're all said and done," he said. "I'm looking forward to getting our arms around this industry because it's way out of control right now."
City
officials said last month estimated that Detroit has 211 existing medical marijuana storefronts. Many of the shops are located on the city's perimeter, near suburbs that are less tolerant of such businesses.
The industry's rapid growth in Detroit in the last couple years raised concerns among neighborhood groups and led the City Council to pass new regulations.
The new laws went into effect Tuesday, opening a one-month window to apply for a business license. The city can shut down shops if owners don't begin the application process by March 31.
The approval process is multi-faceted. Applicants must get zoning approval before they can apply for the business license. The city will process the applications in the order they were received. City officials are to conduct background checks on applicants and their employees. They are not allowed to have felony convictions.
Bell said the first day of accepting applications went smoothly.
"The system handled it just the way we thought it would," Bell said. "I'm looking forward to making sure the code and the ordinance are complied with."
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: 82 Apply To Operate Detroit Marijuana Shops
Author: Joe Guillen
Contact: Detroit Free Press
Photo Credit: Taylor Kent
Website: Detroit Free Press
