Ron Strider
Well-Known Member
Medical marijuana users in Morro Bay soon may have two locations to buy pot in town, but the city was not so accommodating for those who want to get high just for fun.
Under the gun to have local rules on the books before the state begins issuing marijuana business licenses in January, the City Council narrowed down a set of proposed regulations Tuesday, including allowing two medical dispensaries to open shop.
But adult residents hoping for local avenues to purchase recreational marijuana — legalized in November with voter-backed Proposition 64 — may be disappointed, as a slim council majority said they only support allowing medicinal marijuana providers in the city.
At Tuesday’s meeting, the council weighed in on recommendations made by a subcommittee consisting of Councilwoman Marlys McPherson and Councilman Robert “Red” Davis, who conferred with city public safety and planning staff and received input through a series of public workshops.
The council tweaked those recommendations and directed city staff to create a draft ordinance for a first read-through on Oct. 3, when the council can again modify the regulations and discuss taxation and possible penalties for non-compliance. They hope to have an ordinance in place by Jan. 1, 2018, when the state will begin issuing licenses under the new state law.
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Under the gun to have local rules on the books before the state begins issuing marijuana business licenses in January, the City Council narrowed down a set of proposed regulations Tuesday, including allowing two medical dispensaries to open shop.
But adult residents hoping for local avenues to purchase recreational marijuana — legalized in November with voter-backed Proposition 64 — may be disappointed, as a slim council majority said they only support allowing medicinal marijuana providers in the city.
At Tuesday’s meeting, the council weighed in on recommendations made by a subcommittee consisting of Councilwoman Marlys McPherson and Councilman Robert “Red” Davis, who conferred with city public safety and planning staff and received input through a series of public workshops.
The council tweaked those recommendations and directed city staff to create a draft ordinance for a first read-through on Oct. 3, when the council can again modify the regulations and discuss taxation and possible penalties for non-compliance. They hope to have an ordinance in place by Jan. 1, 2018, when the state will begin issuing licenses under the new state law.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Morro Bay could get two medical marijuana dispensaries | The Tribune
Author: Matt Fountain
Contact: Contact Us | SanLuisObispo.com & The Tribune
Photo Credit: Gannett News Service
Website: Breaking News, Sports, Weather & More | SanLuisObispo.com & The Tribune
