The Argonaut, 11 Oct 2012 – Hoping to study the potential effects of medical marijuana dispensaries and the best way to regulate their operations, the Santa Monica City Council has approved a 45-day moratorium on issuing licenses for the businesses. The City Council voted unanimously Oct. 2 to pass the moratorium after the city has received four over-the-counter inquiries and 11 telephone inquiries over the last three months to establish medical pot dispensaries in Santa Monica. Staff had recommended the 45-day freeze on licenses because the city’s zoning ordinance does not contain regulations governing the establishment, location and operation of such businesses. Additionally, the law on enforcing the regulation of pot collectives currently has uncertainties, staff noted.
posted on October 12, 2012 by
