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Waterford trustees vote to open application period for two medical marijuana provisioning centers after heated debate
Summary
After an extended public-comment period and trustee debate over youth exposure, market conditions and administrative burdens, the Waterford Township Board voted to open the application period for two medical marijuana provisioning centers. The decision drew strong arguments from residents, school officials and industry representatives.
The Waterford Township Board of Trustees voted to open an application period for two medical marijuana provisioning-center licenses on a roll-call vote after an extended meeting and public-comment session.
Trustees approved the resolution to accept applications despite repeated concerns from residents, the Waterford School District and some trustees that adding licenses could increase youth exposure, legal risk and enforcement costs. The vote followed hours of testimony from local dispensary owners, attorneys and community members who offered conflicting data on crime, traffic incidents and property values.
"Adding more dispensaries increases retail visibility and normalization for our youth," said a trustee who spoke at length about adolescent risks and cited national studies…
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