Extend ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries until January 2011

CannabisGovernancePlanning and Building Services

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

Refer item to Public Safety Committee for discussion and direct staff to place moratorium on applications for 120 days or sooner

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Vice Mayor Ritterman
Failed

Accept planning director's recommendation and direct city manager to have ordinance ready within 120 days

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Mayor McLaughlin
Passed

5 to 1

Tom ButtAye
Jim RogersAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Jeff RittermanAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Tom BatesNay