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

[jamessr]

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

jamessr Reviewed by jamessr on 01-06-2010. 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 Rating: 5

[ColoradoCareMMJ]

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?

[kingminus]

If this passes are you out of biz?

[GratefulMeds]

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.