Anacortes – The city is considering an ordinance that would ban all medical marijuana cooperatives within city limits.
The city has had a moratorium on cooperative gardens since Dec. 7, 2015, out of concern for public health and public safety, and to allow time to evaluate the city’s options.
In a medical marijuana cooperative, up to four patients can grow as many as 60 plants for their personal medical use. The cooperative must be located at the residence of one of its members.
A public hearing to discuss the ordinance is set for Nov. 21.
In Anacortes, medical marijuana patients can still grow up to 15 plants in their own homes and there are two marijuana retail stores within city limits, City Attorney Darcy Swetnam said.
Since the moratorium, the city created a work plan and schedule to address how to handle cooperative gardens. The schedule has included public meetings among stakeholders, Swetnam said.
During the meetings, state officials said the medical marijuana landscape remains fluid, with rules still developing.
Law enforcement officials also expressed concern about the prospect of people growing up to 60 plants in a home.
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