Bessemer passes ordinance for medical marijuana

By JEAN NORDINE

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BESSEMER — In a 4-0 vote the Bessemer City Council passed Ordinance No. 367 – Medical Marijuana as a Home Occupation ordinance at Monday’s meeting.

This was the second reading of the ordinance which has been fine-tuned to address concerns about locations, compliance with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act and the General Rules of the Michigan Department of Community Health, request of the city to inspect facilities, odor, and building safety.

Council members did not want to delay passing the ordinance, so that other future start- up operatio...