Ban mobile marijuana dispensaries and delivery services
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
7 to 0
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
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