Marijuana Legislation

Published February 26, 2020

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.

Published December 27, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley approves zoning, licensing marijuana ordinances

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council has approved all necessary ordinances for marijuana businesses to begin applying to open in the city in 2020.

Published December 23, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak extending recreational marijuana opt-out period

ROYAL OAK — On Dec. 16, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously voted to extend its ban on recreational marijuana facilities in the city from Feb. 1, 2020, to June 1, 2020.

Published December 19, 2019

Madison - Park News

Site prep begins on Madison Heights’ first medical marijuana facility

MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has begun on transforming the shuttered Fairlanes Bowling property into a new state-of-the-art medical marijuana facility.

Published December 13, 2019

Warren Weekly

Fouts: ‘It’s like the Wild West of recreational marijuana’

WARREN — Mayor Jim Fouts is now vowing to veto City Council action on an ordinance governing recreational marijuana businesses in Warren.

Published December 10, 2019

Woodward Talk

Berkley marijuana ordinance tabled to Dec. 16

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley and its budding association with the marijuana businesses will have to wait just a bit longer.

Published December 4, 2019

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak Planning Commission recommends marijuana facilities in 2 zones

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 12, the Royal Oak Planning Commission voted to send a recommendation to the Royal Oak City Commission to allow marijuana facilities for medical and recreational purposes in two zones: general industrial and general business.

Published December 4, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Marijuana ballot signatures validated in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 22, Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer finalized a marijuana ballot petition and forwarded it to the Macomb County Clerk’s Office.

Published October 29, 2019

Woodward Talk

Ferndale amends ordinances to allow recreational marijuana businesses

FERNDALE — Ferndale has approved ordinance language to allow recreational marijuana businesses.

Published October 25, 2019

Warren Weekly

Lame duck council nixes veto, approves dispensary licenses

WARREN — At the final meeting of the Warren City Council’s term Oct. 22, with nearly all of its members set to leave office, the group voted to override a mayoral veto of their approved list of medical marijuana dispensary licenses.