JACKSON, MI - Marijuana advocates in Jackson took to the polls in droves Tuesday, Nov. 5, and passed a proposal that permits residents to carry marijuana within city limits. The proposal, which decriminalizes 1 ounce of marijuana or less for residents 21-years or older, passed easily via a 2,242-1,434 vote. "There is now 14 cities in the state of Michigan that passed similar ordinance, and we hope this will send a message to politicians," marijuana proponent Roger Maufort said. "We're very excited." [continues 265 words]
JACKSON, MI - Jackson residents can again grow and use medical marijuana legally within the city - as long as they do so within their homes, and only 20 percent of their homes at that. Jackson City Council members approved a new medical marijuana ordinance Tuesday, June 11, that allows for the growing and use of medical marijuana in only the primary residence of the qualifying patient or caregiver. Under the ordinance, not more than 20 percent of the floor area in a home can be used for "medical marijuana home use." [continues 519 words]
