Extend ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries until January 2011
In Plain English
The city currently prohibits new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening anywhere in Richmond. This temporary ban was set to expire soon. If approved, the city continues blocking new dispensary applications for several more months while officials study the issue.
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Votes
Accept planning director's recommendation and direct city manager to have ordinance ready within 120 days
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond will continue blocking new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening for several more months after the council voted with broad support to extend the current moratorium. The temporary ban was set to expire soon, but this decision gives city officials up to 120 days to study the issue and prepare a permanent ordinance. Councilmember Bates cast the lone dissenting vote against the extension. This is a routine administrative action that maintains the status quo while the city develops its long-term policy on medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Other motions
Refer item to Public Safety Committee for discussion and direct staff to place moratorium on applications for 120 days or sooner
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