Require medical marijuana collectives to use only solar-powered or outdoor growing
In Plain English
The city currently allows medical marijuana collectives to operate with any growing methods. This law change requires collectives to buy only from growers who use outdoor cultivation or indoor solar power. The change aims to reduce electricity usage from artificial lighting in marijuana production.
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