Ban mobile marijuana dispensaries and delivery services

CannabisGovernanceOrdinance

In Plain English

The city currently allows medical marijuana businesses to operate mobile dispensaries and make deliveries to patients. This law change prohibits both mobile dispensaries and delivery services. If approved, patients must visit fixed dispensary locations to purchase medical marijuana.

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Votes

First reading and lay over to January 12, 2016 for second reading

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The city council unanimously approved the first reading of a law that would ban mobile marijuana dispensaries and delivery services for medical marijuana patients. Currently, patients can receive deliveries or visit mobile dispensaries, but if this ordinance passes its second reading in January, they will only be able to purchase medical marijuana by visiting permanent dispensary locations. This change would make it harder for patients with mobility issues or transportation challenges to access their medication. The unanimous vote suggests broad council support for restricting how medical marijuana businesses can operate in the city.

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Other motions

Accept staff's recommendation

Failed

Community Discussion

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