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
Refer item to Public Safety Committee for discussion and direct staff to place moratorium on applications for 120 days or sooner
Accept planning director's recommendation and direct city manager to have ordinance ready within 120 days
5 to 1
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