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Medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives will now be allowed in Palm Springs, following a vote Wednesday by City Council.
The approval means Palm Springs is the first city in Riverside County to allow these facilities.
The ordinance is expected to go into effect in 30 days following its second reading, officials said.
This is an incredible first step, Councilwoman Ginny Foat said.
The Palm Springs City Council voted 3-1, with Councilman Lee Weigel voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Mills absent, in favor of the ordinance, which allows two collectives and/or cooperatives to operate within city limits.
This means several of the estimated seven dispensaries now operating in the city Palm Springs illegally will have to close.
City Attorney Doug Holland said the city is close to filing lawsuits against two of the existing dispensaries and is still gathering evidence against five more.
If they are illegal, they ought to be shut down as soon as possible, Mayor Steve Pougnet said.
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The approval means Palm Springs is the first city in Riverside County to allow these facilities.
The ordinance is expected to go into effect in 30 days following its second reading, officials said.
This is an incredible first step, Councilwoman Ginny Foat said.
The Palm Springs City Council voted 3-1, with Councilman Lee Weigel voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Chris Mills absent, in favor of the ordinance, which allows two collectives and/or cooperatives to operate within city limits.
This means several of the estimated seven dispensaries now operating in the city Palm Springs illegally will have to close.
City Attorney Doug Holland said the city is close to filing lawsuits against two of the existing dispensaries and is still gathering evidence against five more.
If they are illegal, they ought to be shut down as soon as possible, Mayor Steve Pougnet said.
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