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Mount Clemens commission advances medical marijuana facilities ordinance after public debate, 6-1
Summary
The commission approved introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 20.11 to regulate medical marijuana facilities, setting a second reading for December 2018 after a 6–1 roll call; public commenters and commissioners raised concerns about spacing, lot-size limits and selection processes.
The Mount Clemens City Commission on Dec. 3 voted 6–1 to approve introduction and a first reading of the City of Mount Clemens Medical Marijuana Facilities Ordinance (No. 20.11), setting a second reading and possible adoption for December 2018.
The ordinance, prepared by the city attorney and reviewed by staff, would implement the state-authorized licensing structure for medical marijuana facilities, set the maximum number and permitted locations for facilities in the city, establish permitting procedures and annual fees, and provide penalties for violations. City staff noted the ordinance implements elements of the state Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (Public Act 281 of 2016).
During public comment, small-business owner Patrick Avogito urged the commission to reject the draft and rewrite it to preserve local economic opportunity, arguing…
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