Denver City Council gives initial OK to rules on medical-pot dispensaries

New regulations for medical-marijuana dispensaries got an initial go-ahead by the full Denver City Council on Monday, putting the city one step closer to adopting thorough oversight for what one council member calls Denver's fastest-growing industry.

The proposed regulations require dispensaries to apply for special licenses with the city and limit how close new dispensaries can open to schools, child-care facilities or existing dispensaries, among other rules. The regulations still need final approval by the council at a meeting Monday that also will include a public hearing on the rules.

"Tonight we have an opportunity to seize the moment and move forward with what I really believe is a moderate regulatory scheme for what is still the fastest-growing industry in Denver," Councilman Charlie Brown, who is pushing the regulations, told fellow council members.

Denver officials have now received applications for sales-tax licenses from 390 dispensaries.

Read more here. Denver City Council gives initial OK to rules on medical-pot dispensaries - The Denver Post

Looks like they are not happy with the large amount of sales tax they will recieve and they think patients can put another burden on their back.

I encourage the patients of colorado to make it out to the public hearing on monday to let your voice be heard. If we let this one go without a fight, how many more needless regulations and fees will they impose on us without question?

If this passes are you out of biz?

Just Visited Oaksterdam and Denver beware, at it's height before the hysteria and push for regulation Oakland had over 100 dispensaries, now there are 4 all licensed by the City, and to be honest I was very disappointed with there Quality. The good news is the surrounding communities have taken up the slack, like Berkley and San Francisco and there dispensary scene is thriving.:(