Trustees in Symmes Township agreed Thursday to table a proposal that would put a temporary ban on marijuana dispensaries within township limits.It comes after Fairfield, the city of Hamilton, West Chester and Sycamore Township all voted to press pause on dispensaries after the passage of Issue Two, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use in Ohio. On Thursday, several trustees agreed that voters approved Issue Two and that more research needs to be done before the township bans dispensaries.Trustees agreed to meet for a work session to learn more about the revenue that the marijuana industry could bring into the township, and how the taxing process works.They also want to hear from local law enforcement personnel and emergency first responders about the potential impact of legal marijuana sales.Trustees plan to meet for that work session in January.
Trustees in Symmes Township agreed Thursday to table a proposal that would put a temporary ban on marijuana dispensaries within township limits.
It comes after Fairfield, the city of Hamilton, West Chester and Sycamore Township all voted to press pause on dispensaries after the passage of Issue Two, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use in Ohio.
On Thursday, several trustees agreed that voters approved Issue Two and that more research needs to be done before the township bans dispensaries.
Trustees agreed to meet for a work session to learn more about the revenue that the marijuana industry could bring into the township, and how the taxing process works.
They also want to hear from local law enforcement personnel and emergency first responders about the potential impact of legal marijuana sales.
Trustees plan to meet for that work session in January.