More details: See hereLouisville Metro Council passed an ordinance Thursday dictating where medical marijuana facilities can be located in Jefferson County, with members choosing to establish regulations close to state law, despite talks of imposing tighter restrictions.
The decision comes just weeks before applications are due for a potential statewide lottery to determine which business owners can open a limited number of medical cannabis facilities . Jefferson County is granted two licenses for dispensaries.
"I'm worried that some of the amendments may conflate what may happen 10 years from now," Seum said at a committee meeting, referencing conversations the council had about the possible future legalization of recreational marijuana. "We'll deal with that then, but right now we're dealing with patients. We're dealing with like a Walgreens for cannabis."
After debate, some council members who once favored stronger regulations expressed their perspectives had changed. The ordinance passed with a 22-1 vote.
The council also defined "school" as an elementary, middle or high school. It did not include colleges or trade schools.
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