Pubdate: Thu, 15 Jul 2010
Source: Sky-Hi Daily News (CO)
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Author: Tonya Bina
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal)

MEDICAL MARIJUANA HEADED FOR BALLOT

As it stands, the towns of Fraser and Granby and possibly the Grand 
County will have medical marijuana questions on the ballot for the 
November election.

Granby board members agreed on Tuesday to let the voters decide 
whether medical marijuana centers, cultivation operations and 
marijuana-infused products could be located within town boundaries.

In another proposed ballot question, the Town of Granby may ask 
voters whether marijuana sales should have an additional 5 percent 
sales tax tacked on, if voters approve the first question.

Even if voters vote down the marijuana question, card-carrying 
medical marijuana patients and their caregivers will be able to 
possess marijuana under the state's constitution.

Since ballot questions are not certified until Sept. 3, Granby board 
members will be able to withdraw or change questions until then. 
Putting the questions on the ballot costs the town less than $1,000 
in printing, according to town officials.

"I would feel better doing something knowing it's from the majority 
of the people," said Granby Mayor Jynnifer Pierro.

Trustee Ken Coatney said he liked the idea of the town of Granby 
gaining the tax revenue off of marijuana sales, especially if other 
areas of the county are banning them.

With the questions on the ballot, "Maybe we'll get a better 
(election) turnout," said Trustee Deb Shaw.

At the county level, commissioners have directed staff to draft 
language for a marijuana ballot question, but commissioners have not 
yet given final approval to officially put it on the ballot.
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