The battle over marijuana shop locations in Delaware may be ending, after state lawmakers approved a bill that opens the door for the businesses to operate in more places across the state. The bill now awaits a signature from Gov. Matt Meyer before it would become law, but it's unclear how he will act.
Meyer's office did not respond to requests Thursday for comment on whether he would sign or veto the bill. The former county executive had openly supported marijuana legalization efforts in recent years, but the legislative debate on Senate Bill 75 really centers on a question of whether state government should overrule local decision-making.
"This sets an ugly precedent for overriding county ordinances," Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner (R-Georgetown) said during the floor vote of the House of Representatives.
But proponents, such as House Majority Whip Ed Osienski (D-Newark), say the marijuana industry will only succeed if businesses can find suitable places.
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