Title
Request for Approval to Extend the Moratorium regarding Medical Marihuana uses for an additional twelve-month period, to June 19, 2013
Body
Resolved, that in the interest of promoting and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and in view of the need for clarification of the Medical Marihuana Act and the resulting need for further study and analysis, the Rochester Hills City Council hereby extends the Moratorium for Medical Marihuaha uses for another twelve-month period, to June 19, 2013 with the following findings:
Findings:
1. There is uncertainty with cases currently in court.
2. There is concern about Federal involvement in the enforcement of drug laws.
3. There is great disparity and an untested nature of regulatory ordinances.
4. There is current and on-going discussions in the State legislature and the State Attorney General's Office involving regulations for Medical Marihuana.
5. There is a lack of Best Management Practices for regulating Medical Marihuana uses.