Moratorium sought on new pot dispensaries
From Times Staff Reports
The City Council’s planning panel approved in concept Tuesday a moratorium on issuing permits for new medical marijuana dispensaries.
An ordinance will now be drawn up and later considered by the full council.
Councilman Dennis Zine said he is seeking the moratorium so the city can better determine which are legitimate dispensaries and which are merely fronting for drug dealers.
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