Marin supervisors propose tough medical marijuana ordinance

An ordinance allowing up to three not-for-profit medical marijuana facilities in Marin’s unincorporated areas is under consideration by county officials, but it imposes so much red tape that only those who could comply with rigorous restrictions would qualify.

A top Marin medical marijuana attorney called the tentative proposal a step in the right direction, but several entrepreneurs in the medical marijuana “delivery” business called it far too restrictive.

“This is just the county’s way of doing nothing,” because no one would be able to qualify, a San Rafael marijuana purveyor said, speaking on condition his name not be used.

Supervisors Damon Connolly and Judy Arnold issued the marijuana proposal, saying the Board of Supervisors will hold an informal workshop to air public commentary at 1:30 p.m. June 9.

Although no decision will be made at that meeting, “It should be a very interesting process and we look forward to public...

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