Marijuana Legislation

Published October 16, 2020

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.

Mayor Kelly Garrett, the Lathrup Village City Council and other city staff listen to comments from residents on the possibility of recreational marijuana facilities in 2019.

Published July 21, 2020

Southfield Sun

Lathrup City Council in talks to extend marijuana sunset

LATHRUP VILLAGE — With a sunset date fast approaching, the Lathrup Village City Council is in talks to temporarily extend its decision to opt out of marijuana establishments in the city.

Published July 21, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak moves forward with recreational marijuana

ROYAL OAK — In a 5-2 vote July 16, the Royal Oak City Commission approved the first readings of both a licensing and a zoning ordinance aimed at regulating recreational marijuana facilities in the city.

Published July 7, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield City Council OKs two medical marijuana facilities

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council recently unanimously approved the placement of two new medical marijuana facilities.

The Eastpointe City Council approved two ordinance changes at its meeting June 16 to allow medical marijuana facilities within the city.

Published June 19, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe City Council OKs medical marijuana ordinances

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe City Council approved two long-simmering ordinance changes that will allow medical marijuana facilities to be located within the city.

Published March 13, 2020

Madison - Park News

Council votes to change ordinance language on marijuana facilities

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting March 9, the Madison Heights City Council voted 4-2 to remove ordinance language containing setback footage requirements for medical marijuana facilities.

Published March 13, 2020

Madison - Park News

Marijuana business begins recreational sales in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park’s first recreational pot shop is now open for business.

Wendy’s, the building at 28481 Telegraph Road, is in talks to become a medical marijuana dispensary.

Published March 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Medical marijuana dispensary in talks for Telegraph

SOUTHFIELD — Right now, the building at 28481 Telegraph Road is serving up burgers, but it could soon switch to serving up buds.

Published March 4, 2020

Madison - Park News

Council considering no setback for marijuana facilities

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is currently considering a proposed ordinance change that would eliminate setback requirements for marijuana facilities.