Cultivators who want to be among the 24 licensed marijuana growers that the state will approve under a new law allowing for medical cannabis cannot plant their facilities in jurisdictions that enact moratoriums.
Columbus has no plans for a moratorium and already has signed off on six applicants who are trying to get state approval for grow operations in the city.
The city also is working on changes to its zoning code that will set local rules for where cultivation sites and processors can be located within the city and how Columbus will regulate dispensaries. Those likely won’t be approved until the fall.
“It’s the law of the state of Ohio. Evidence supports its medical benefits,” city council President Zach Klein said. “So long as safety concerns are addressed, we should take a common-sense approach to this new industry.”
Read more at The Columbus Dispatch
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