GRAND RAPIDS -- When it comes to regulating medical marijuana, Grand Rapids city commissioners prefer a homegrown approach.
Commissioners today decided to move ahead with a set of zoning regulations that will treat medical marijuana growers, also known as caregivers, as home-based businesses.
In 2008, Michigan voters adopted a constitutional amendment allowing for the distribution of medical marijuana.
The law allows a caregiver to raise and supply medical marijuana for up to five patients.
The proposed city regulations, which do not allow for medical marijuana dispensaries or other commercial outlets, could be changed if the state develops rules that allow dispensaries, Mayor George Heartwell said.
City Planning Director Suzanne Schulz had suggested the city commission wait to adopt her proposed zoning rules until the state adopts rules of dispensaries.
"I don't think we should sit around and wait for the state to act," said 2nd Ward Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss.
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Commissioners today decided to move ahead with a set of zoning regulations that will treat medical marijuana growers, also known as caregivers, as home-based businesses.
In 2008, Michigan voters adopted a constitutional amendment allowing for the distribution of medical marijuana.
The law allows a caregiver to raise and supply medical marijuana for up to five patients.
The proposed city regulations, which do not allow for medical marijuana dispensaries or other commercial outlets, could be changed if the state develops rules that allow dispensaries, Mayor George Heartwell said.
City Planning Director Suzanne Schulz had suggested the city commission wait to adopt her proposed zoning rules until the state adopts rules of dispensaries.
"I don't think we should sit around and wait for the state to act," said 2nd Ward Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss.
News Hawk- Weedpipe 420 Magazine - Cannabis Culture News & Reviews
Source: The Grand Rapids Press
Author: Jim Harger
Contact: MLive.com
Copyright: 2009 Michigan Live
Website:Grand Rapids decides medical marijuana growers will be home-based businesses in city
