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Township of Putnam, MI
Livingston County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Board of the Township of Putnam 11-19-2018 by Ord. No. 69. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Initiated Law 1 of 2018, known as the "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act" ("2018 Marihuana Act"). Among other things, the 2018 Marihuana Act makes marihuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older, makes industrial hemp legal under state and local law, and controls the commercial production and distribution of marihuana under a system that licenses, regulates, and taxes the businesses involved.
B. 
Section 6 of the 2018 Marihuana Act authorizes a municipality to completely prohibit or limit the number of marihuana establishments within its boundaries. A "marihuana establishment" under the 2018 Marihuana Act means a marihuana grower, marihuana safety compliance facility, marihuana processor, marihuana microbusiness, marihuana retailer, marihuana secure transporter, or any other type of marihuana-related business licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
C. 
The Township has considered the potential benefits, challenges, and costs of permitting marihuana establishments within its boundaries and has determined that prohibiting marihuana establishments is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Pursuant to Section 6 of the 2018 Marihuana Act, the Township prohibits marihuana establishments within its boundaries.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit activities that are permitted under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, Initiated Law 1 of 2008, MCLA § 333.26421 et seq.
Should any portion of this chapter be found invalid for any reason, such holding shall not be construed as affecting the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.
Any ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent necessary to give this chapter full force and effect.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon publication.