Marijuana Legislation

Published December 11, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Passage of Proposal 1 presents challenges for Chippewa Valley coalition

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 6, Michigan residents passed Proposal 1 by a vote of 56 percent to 44 percent to make recreational marijuana legal.

Published December 11, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley police discuss impact of recreational marijuana

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — As of Dec. 6, recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan. Due to Proposal 1, Michiganders ages 21 and older can now under state law legally smoke marijuana and carry up to 2.5 ounces on their person away from their home. Residents also can grow up to 12 marijuana plants, but up to a 10-ounce limit.

Published December 7, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights City Council opts out of allowing weed businesses

STERLING HEIGHTS — No minds were changed on the Sterling Heights City Council, which voted to adopt a proposal to opt out of letting recreational marijuana businesses operate in the city.

Published December 7, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Harrison Township opts out of recreational marijuana, for now

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/MOUNT CLEMENS — Members of the Harrison Township Board of Trustees on Nov. 26 voted unanimously to opt out of allowing recreational marijuana establishments to open for business in the community.

Published December 5, 2018

Southfield Sun

Southfield enacts moratorium on recreational marijuana establishments

SOUTHFIELD — Local marijuana enthusiasts will have to wait 180 days for a decision on whether Southfield will allow recreational marijuana establishments.

Published December 4, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley looking at ordinance to prohibit marijuana businesses

BERKLEY — As Ferndale looks into allowing recreational marijuana businesses, Berkley is heading in the opposite direction for the time being.

Published December 4, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale eyeing recreational marijuana businesses

FERNDALE — With the passage of Proposal 1, cities in Michigan will have to decide whether or not to allow recreational marijuana facilities within their borders.

Published December 3, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township creates ordinance to prohibit marijuana establishments within its boundaries

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Although 55 percent of Michigan voters approved the regulation and taxation of recreational marijuana for those ages 21 and older Nov. 6, and personal use will become legal in Shelby Township and throughout Michigan under state law Dec. 6, Shelby Township will not be allowing grow facilities or other marijuana businesses within its borders.

Published November 23, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe to discuss options after marijuana legalization

EASTPOINTE — At its regular meeting Nov. 20, the Eastpointe City Council held a discussion on options regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana use and elected to schedule a public hearing to collect public feedback at its upcoming meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave.

Published November 23, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores ‘opts out’ of marijuana establishments

ST. CLAIR SHORES — While Michigan has become the 10th state to legalize recreational marijuana use, it is unclear what ramifications the approval of Proposal 1 Nov. 6 will have on local municipalities and their ability to regulate establishments within their boundaries, according to City Attorney Robert Ihrie.

Published November 16, 2018

Royal Oak Review

‘No for now’ on recreational marijuana facilities in Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK — On Nov. 12, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 4-3 to prohibit recreational marijuana establishments in the city and also directed staff to solicit public input so the city can construct a framework for potentially allowing such establishments.

Published November 16, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

These towns haven’t gone to pot

While Michigan may now be the 10th state in the union to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for recreational use, some municipal administrators aren’t as pumped about the new industry as the throngs of voters who passed the measure on Election Day.

Published November 8, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Michigan voters legalize recreational marijuana

The voters have spoken, and with all 83 Michigan counties reporting, unofficial election results indicated overwhelming support for Proposal 1, the legalization of recreational marijuana statewide.