Johnston Sun Rise, 13 Aug 2010 – With the location announcement for Rhode Island’s first "compassion center" just weeks away, the Town Council adopted a new ordinance on Tuesday night, making town specific regulations for these medical marijuana facilities. "Under the Medical Marijuana Act it is a requirement of cities and towns that each applicant has to be in compliance with the local zoning board. This will give teeth to the laws," said Town Attorney Timothy Chapman. State regulations for compassion centers require that they be at least 500 feet from a school, have alarm and security measures to deter theft and follow dispense and possession restrictions.
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