NEWS: Whittier City Council extends medical marijuana moratorium

The City Council has voted to extend a moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries for another year.

The council in December 2009 approved the first moratorium because of fears that more such businesses would flood into the city.

A permit for one such business, Whittier Hope Collective, was approved in October 2009. It opened in July.

More time is needed to look at other cities which have placed a cap on the maximum number of such businesses, stated Jeff Collier, director of community development.

The council also increased parking fines by $3, citing an increase in the surcharge it must pay to the state.

Source: Whittier Daily News