Marijuana Legislation

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

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.

Published February 26, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Campaign finance complaint filed against anti-marijuana group in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — At press time, the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office was reviewing multiple alleged campaign violations filed by the head of a pro-marijuana advocacy group, in relation to the upcoming March 10 ballot proposal.

Published February 11, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley approves point system for marijuana business licenses

BERKLEY — After several delays, the Berkley City Council approved its merit-point system for marijuana business licenses.

Published February 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Roseville objects to proposed dispensary on Warren border

ROSEVILLE/WARREN — Roseville officials are taking action over public concerns regarding a proposed marijuana provisioning center just across the border in neighboring Warren.

Published February 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Marijuana ballot initiative appeal filed

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A local group recently filed an appeal pertaining to marijuana and the upcoming election.

Published February 4, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale could increase number of marijuana licenses from 3 to 5

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale could potentially see an increase in the number of marijuana businesses allowed in the future.

Published February 3, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica adopts ordinance allowing medical and recreational marijuana businesses

UTICA — The city of Utica recently adopted an ordinance that will allow medical and recreational marijuana businesses to submit applications to request possible operations in Utica.

Published February 3, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville approves ordinance to allow medical marijuana facilities

ROSEVILLE — At its regular meeting Jan 28, the Roseville City Council approved a measure to allow medical marijuana facilities in the city.

Published January 31, 2020

Madison - Park News

Medical marijuana site found in violation of ordinance

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is exploring options to address the situation at Alternative RX — a medical marijuana business that plans to open in the city — after it came to light that its location is not in compliance with ordinance requirements.

Published January 27, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council close to finalizing marijuana license criteria

BERKLEY — At a Jan. 23 special meeting, the Berkley City Council continued working to finalize its merit-based criteria for evaluating businesses that seek a marijuana license.

Published January 21, 2020

Woodward Talk

Vote on merit system for marijuana businesses in Berkley delayed to Jan. 23

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council once again postponed making a decision on approving a merit-based criteria for evaluating businesses for a marijuana license.

Published January 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Commission rules that marijuana initiative will be on March 10 ballot

MACOMB COUNTY — The ruling of a Macomb County Circuit Court judge, along with a go-ahead from the Macomb County Election Commission, has resulted in a proposal to amend an ordinance about marijuana establishments being placed on Clinton Township’s March 10 election ballot.