Marijuana Legislation

Published November 10, 2021

Ferndale approves 3 businesses for new marijuana permits

FERNDALE — On June 14, the Ferndale City Council approved the expansion of the number of marijuana businesses that could operate in town.

Published October 6, 2021

Madison - Park News

Marijuana companies give back through Madison Heights Progress Forward

MADISON HEIGHTS — Eligible groups in Madison Heights are able to apply for grants through a program funded by ongoing donations from local marijuana companies — part of a pledge that the businesses made when they set up shop in the city.

Eastpointe begins taking medical marijuana applications Oct. 1

Published October 4, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe begins taking medical marijuana applications Oct. 1

EASTPOINTE — Those wishing to get into the medical marijuana business in Eastpointe can start submitting applications Oct. 1.

Published September 6, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren settles medical marijuana dispensary lawsuit

WARREN — With a web of litigation swirling over Warren’s botched process for licensing medical marijuana dispensaries, officials have approved an agreement and an ordinance change that would let up to 18 medical marijuana dispensaries set up shop in the city.

Published July 31, 2021

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge approves ordinance to establish guidelines for marijuana businesses

PLEASANT RIDGE — The governing body of Pleasant Ridge has passed an ordinance regarding marijuana facilities.

Published July 31, 2021

Woodward Talk

Berkley moving ahead in marijuana licensing process after lawsuits dismissed

BERKLEY — Recent developments in Berkley’s ongoing litigation involving its marijuana licensing ordinance have led the city to resume its process.

Published July 27, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Commission OKs marijuana events, designated consumption establishments

MOUNT CLEMENS — If adopted, Mount Clemens’ marijuana business ordinance will allow for temporary marijuana events and designated consumption establishments.

Published June 28, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens continues examining marijuana ordinance

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens City Commission could approve permit applications if a marijuana ordinance is approved.

Published June 27, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale approves increase in number of marijuana retailers

FERNDALE — Ferndale will be expanding the number of marijuana businesses allowed to operate in the city.

Published June 27, 2021

Woodward Talk

Pleasant Ridge schedules public hearing on allowing marijuana businesses

PLEASANT RIDGE — The city of Pleasant Ridge has set a date for a public hearing on a marijuana facilities ordinance.

Published June 23, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens commission votes to prohibit outdoor marijuana grow facilities

MOUNT CLEMENS — Mount Clemens can be added to the list of communities not permitting outdoor marijuana grow facilities.

Published June 22, 2021

Warren Weekly

CENTER LINE — Center Line has its budget approved for the coming fiscal year, and they’re also getting a better idea of what the influx of cash from medical and recreational marijuana facilities doing business in the city will look like going forward.

Published April 21, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

‘We want to protect the integrity of our neighborhoods’

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — An article related to patient caregivers has been added to a Macomb Township ordinance.

Published April 19, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens considers marijuana caregiver ordinance

MOUNT CLEMENS — Mount Clemens is one step closer to adopting a medical marijuana caregiver facility ordinance.

Published March 25, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale hasn’t had safety issues with marijuana retailers, report says

FERNDALE — At its March 8 meeting, the Ferndale City Council received a report on the current status of marijuana facilities and businesses in town.

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.