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Whiting selectman proposes allowing recreational marijuana cultivation for sale
Summary
A selectman identified as "Bob" proposed revising Whiting's recreational marijuana ordinance (using a Machias draft with local edits) to permit marijuana to be grown for commercial sale; the minutes say the town will consult "MMA" on the proper process.
Bob raised a proposal to change the Town of Whiting’s recreational marijuana ordinance so that marijuana could be grown for sale. He provided a draft ordinance adapted from Machias with "slight changes towards Whiting" and said the town should check with "MMA" about the correct procedural steps.
Why it matters: Allowing cultivation for commercial sale would shift local regulatory requirements and could affect how licenses, inspections and local zoning are applied. The minutes do not specify any fiscal estimates, licensing details or which department would administer changes.
What was said: The minutes state that Bob "talked about wanting to get the recreational marijuana ordinance changed or a new ordinance in place to make it so marijuana can be grown for sale." The minutes add that he "provided a draft from Machias with some slight changes towards Whiting" and that the town needs to "find out the right way to go about it through MMA." The minutes do not record a motion or vote on the matter.
Next steps: The minutes indicate only that selectmen will seek guidance from MMA; no public hearing dates, votes or formal referrals are listed in the record.
