Moratorium will prevent dispensaries, growth centers for medical marijuana from opening until proper zoning can be created.
- GOVERNMENT
- John McKay
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Plymouth Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 90-day moratorium Tuesday on medical marijuana-related facilities in the township. Township Attorney Tim Cronin said the measure would prevent dispensaries and growth centers from being approved in the township until such uses receive a proper zoning designation. In 2008, Michigan voters approved legislation permitting the growth, possession and use of medical marijuana by those with valid state-issued credentials. Under the legislation, card-carrying users can carry up to 2.5 grams of medical marijuana, and growers can possess up to 12 plants in a locked, enclosed facility, Cronin said. Cronin said the measure would not restrict the use or possession of marijuana by qualified…
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