Cannabis Legalization Is Not Embraced By All In Michigan
In light of the substantial push that is being made toward legalizing recreational adult-use cannabis throughout the state of Michigan, debate over the issue is something that has afflicted many counties and municipalities. Though only medicinal cannabis use is permitted within the state’s borders so far, advocates for full-on legalization are making their voices heard incredibly loudly-no matter the side that they’re on. However, most areas of Michigan are firmly focused on how to navigate the relatively new waters of medical cannabis legalization-including the village of Fruitport.
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The village is small, with a population of about 1,100 people and consisting of only one square mile located within Muskegon County. And the village council has taken its first steps in banning a medical cannabis dispensary from appearing within Fruitport. On July 18th, the council will be gathering to consider a final resolution to this matter.
In February of this year, Jason Kolkema submitted a proposal to the village council that suggested the implementation of a dispensary and grow operation. The proposal wasn’t immediately dismissed by the village council. Kolkema hoped to fashion his childhood home and his father’s former metalwork shop into these facilities, as neither structure is being used by his family. “It just made sense to pursue this,” he said in light of the fact that his father’s metal shop has been tenant-free for years.
On June 27th, after Kolkema pleaded his case before a crowd of 120, about a tenth of the village’s population, the council voted 6 to 1 against these developments. He’s compared a lot of the opposition to Reefer Madness.
The Fruitport village council isn’t the only body of authority in Muskegon County that is trying to fight against the increasing popularity and support of America’s favorite plant. Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson is firmly opposed to the notion of recreational cannabis finding a place in Michigan’s law books.
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weeddaily.net
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The village is small, with a population of about 1,100 people and consisting of only one square mile located within Muskegon County. And the village council has taken its first steps in banning a medical cannabis dispensary from appearing within Fruitport. On July 18th, the council will be gathering to consider a final resolution to this matter.
In February of this year, Jason Kolkema submitted a proposal to the village council that suggested the implementation of a dispensary and grow operation. The proposal wasn’t immediately dismissed by the village council. Kolkema hoped to fashion his childhood home and his father’s former metalwork shop into these facilities, as neither structure is being used by his family. “It just made sense to pursue this,” he said in light of the fact that his father’s metal shop has been tenant-free for years.
On June 27th, after Kolkema pleaded his case before a crowd of 120, about a tenth of the village’s population, the council voted 6 to 1 against these developments. He’s compared a lot of the opposition to Reefer Madness.
The Fruitport village council isn’t the only body of authority in Muskegon County that is trying to fight against the increasing popularity and support of America’s favorite plant. Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson is firmly opposed to the notion of recreational cannabis finding a place in Michigan’s law books.
SOURCE
weeddaily.net
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