Marijuana Legislation

Published February 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local organizations host virtual conference on marijuana

MACOMB COUNTY — Over 600 education and business professionals from around the state virtually gathered to “clear the smoke” about legalized marijuana.

The West Bloomfield Township Board has imposed a moratorium barring any more medical marijuana grow houses in the township through Aug. 7.

Published February 18, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Some marijuana grow houses causing a stink in West Bloomfield

WEST BLOOMFIELD — With illegal marijuana grow houses raising concerns among some West Bloomfield residents, on Feb. 8 the township board imposed a moratorium against any more medical marijuana grow homes in residential areas by a vote of 6-0.

Published February 17, 2021

Warren Weekly

Litigation looms after deal to end dispensary lawsuits denied

WARREN — Warren is now facing a deluge of litigation related to its handling of the city’s medical marijuana dispensary licensing process after the City Council’s decision to reject a blanket deal that would have ended a myriad of lawsuits.

Published February 9, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township sets new medical marijuana grow, facility rules

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township has put in place a new set of ordinances in hopes to better regulate how marijuana grow operations and caregivers operate within the township.

Published January 12, 2021

Woodward Talk

Marijuana business applicants not selected by Berkley file suit against city

BERKLEY — Berkley is in the midst of a lawsuit involving how the municipality went about scoring businesses that had applied to operate a marijuana establishment in the city.

Published December 4, 2020

Warren Weekly

Fate of deal to end marijuana dispensary legal saga uncertain

WARREN — Will it be boom or bust for Warren and the marijuana dispensary business?

Published November 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Council considers marijuana dispensary lawsuits settlement

WARREN — After 14 months of costly litigation, a collection of lawsuits over medical marijuana dispensary licensing in Warren could be coming to an end.

Roseville City Council approves medical marijuana zoning ordinances

Published October 23, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville City Council approves medical marijuana zoning ordinances

ROSEVILLE — At its regular meeting Oct. 13, the Roseville City Council approved two zoning ordinance changes regarding the establishment of medical marijuana businesses within the city.

Published October 16, 2020

Madison - Park News

Fourth marijuana business opens in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — Marijuana businesses continue to pop up in Hazel Park, in what officials hope will be a lucrative new industry for the small town.

Royal Oak introduces amendments to marijuana licensing ordinance

Published October 7, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak introduces amendments to marijuana licensing ordinance

ROYAL OAK — On Sept. 28, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 5-1 to approve the first reading of two amendments to its recreational marijuana licensing ordinance, which it initially adopted July 27, in an effort to provide a more open playing field.

Published October 6, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley reveals scores for marijuana business applicants

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley has revealed its scores for businesses that have applied for marijuana business licenses, and three will be moving forward to the site-planning phase.

Published September 22, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley at final stages of reviewing marijuana business applications

BERKLEY — The end of June marked the conclusion of the period for businesses to submit applications to the city of Berkley for a marijuana business license.

Published September 21, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica ballot proposal seeks to put 3rd marijuana location in city

UTICA — Some residents and city leaders are concerned about the new ballot proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot that would allow a third marijuana facility to be built within feet of two marijuana locations that are already in the works in Utica.

Published September 4, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Moratorium placed on marijuana permits

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township has established a moratorium on future planning for facilities in regard to cultivating marijuana.

Clawson voters to see two marijuana items on November ballot

Published August 25, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Clawson voters to see two marijuana items on November ballot

CLAWSON — Three petitions pertaining to recreational marijuana gained enough verified signatures to appear on the agenda for the Aug. 18 Clawson City Council meeting.

Published August 24, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Detectives look into local marijuana grow operation

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — After responding to a residence a few times for a noise complaint, detectives recently were called out after receiving a tip of a possible marijuana grow operation.

Published August 24, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica Planning Commission approves site plans for first 2 marijuana facilities

UTICA — The Utica Planning Commission approved what could be the first two marijuana dispensaries to open in Utica next year, at its Aug. 5 meeting.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Medical marijuana grow facility approved for Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — A building near the intersection of Eight Mile and Telegraph roads will soon be turned into a medical marijuana grow facility.

Royal Oak finalizes recreational marijuana legislation

Published August 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak finalizes recreational marijuana legislation

ROYAL OAK — On July 27, the Royal Oak City Commission approved the second and final readings of its licensing and zoning ordinances that regulate recreational marijuana in the city. It also established a fee schedule for the limited number of licenses available.

Published August 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby halts new permits for residential structural modifications for marijuana

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees unanimously decided to halt the issuing of permits for residential structure modifications to facilitate the cultivation of marijuana at its July 21 board meeting.