Detroit Raids Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Instead Of Licensing Them

[imiubu]

I've heard of that ^^ happening but it wasn't in Detroit.

[Restorium2]

^^^ Saginaw

[Smallbiz]

Happens in the country too.^^^^

[garyfisher]

[Willy]

mine fell off years ago.. never replaced it. oops

[Wild Bill]

I understand Councilwoman JoAnn Watson stated that dispensaries will be capped at 40 citywide.

 

Think they'll raid the rest the day after the decision is handed down?

[Alphabob]

Well right now they claim to be raiding stores that were selling to non-cardholders, if that’s even true. They are probably doing this so they can free up resources for when March 1^st comes, and then all of the stores in “drug free” zones will be hit. It appears that 30 out of 211 dispensaries have already been raided (~15%). Detroit council believes only 40 dispensaries will be consistent with the “drug free” zones and other requirements, meaning there will be another 140+ raids to come. Of course, more could pop-up in the legal areas raising this number in the future (although with these ridiculous restrictions, there isn't much room).

 

“During that session, Council President Brenda Jones called for all the nonconforming facilities to be shut down with extreme prejudice”

 

"Hollowell said he did not feel comfortable explaining enforcement plans at a public meeting. Instead, he will write a legal opinion, shielded from the public because of  attorney-client privilege, to describe enforcement against illegal marijuana storefronts."

 

http://www.theweedblog.com/at-your-own-risk-warning-from-detroit-to-medical-marijuana-dispensaries/

 

Extreme prejudice and no you cannot know the plans or reasons for raiding even if you are trying to abide by the upcoming rules... that makes a lot of sense.

 

They are going to make a ton of profit from all these forfeitures, prices will sky-rocket, patients won't be able to find meds until this clears up and dispensaries will be packed/less safe. I hope these dispensaries are informing their patients through leafy and such before they waste their time driving, but I doubt it.

Edited February 23, 2016 by Alphabob

[trichcycler]

I wondered if some sellers will have forehand knowledge of impending raids

A fool operating out of compliance today could do so if true. 

[bobandtorey]

They have all been sent letters to let them know to close down so i would say that would be forehanded knowledge 

 

but who is operating out of compliance am not sure of

[Alphabob]

I thought those that were in drug free zones would be able to ask for a waiver in order to stay,

 

"However, the council did pass an amendment that opens the door for some shops in violation of the zoning restrictions to continue to operate. As originally proposed, there was a 20% cap on zoning variances, meaning a business owner could apply for a variance if his shop was within 800 feet — 1,000 feet minus a 20% variance — or more of a restricted area. But the council lifted the cap, meaning some stores can apply for a variance if they are next door to a church or some other protected establishment. The Board of Zoning Appeals would make the final call in those situations."

 

http://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2015/12/17/detroit-marijuana-dispensaries/77483282/

 

but according to the same article "all existing medical marijuana shops are operating unlawfully until the new rules take effect." So they are basically saying all shops can be there until a decision is made but they are not allowed to operate at the moment. Although Police Chief James Craig said '"We're not going to arbitrarily go to dispensaries" and shut them down before March 1'

[bobandtorey]

some shops in violation of the zoning restrictions

 

Police Chief James Craig said '"We're not going to arbitrarily go to dispensaries" and shut them down before March 1'

 

 some stores can apply for a variance

 

They are going to make a ton of profit from all these forfeitures,

 

I know of some that did get raided   ( if you can call it a raid ) Leo didn't take a thing the next day they where open i also know some got raided inn 2010 and are still in Court and open for business today 

 

They can not arrest everyone 

 

​It's only my  opinion 

 

Thanks

[Restorium2]

some shops in violation of the zoning restrictions

 

Police Chief James Craig said '"We're not going to arbitrarily go to dispensaries" and shut them down before March 1'

 

 some stores can apply for a variance

 

They are going to make a ton of profit from all these forfeitures,

 

I know of some that did get raided   ( if you can call it a raid ) Leo didn't take a thing the next day they where open i also know some got raided inn 2010 and are still in Court and open for business today 

 

They can not arrest everyone 

 

​It's only my  opinion 

 

Thanks

Good deal. Maybe they can fix the schools then. These folks are idiots setting up these shops. They must have too much time and money on their hands. Give them community service and a paint brush. 

[bobandtorey]

I do hope the Schools Win, the water to be drinkable,and Cannabis be Legal, Oh and i get my food stamps back

[Wild Bill]

I do hope the Schools Win, the water to be drinkable,and Cannabis be Legal, Oh and i get my food stamps back

 

[Highlander]

--->  sarcasm. 

 

I'm so happy that Detroit has finally evaluated their back-log of rape kits and has the murder situation under control.  In 2014, Detroit finally went to second place in the US for murders.  In 2014, Detroit fell to 43.5 murders per 100,000, just behind St. Louis at 49.9 murders per 100,000.  So YAY!  Time to divert LEO resources to MMJ sellers rather than investigate rapes and murders.

 

I feel so much safer now. 

[imiubu]

Work smarter not harder I guess hu?  <--- sarcasm.