Compassion clubs debate whether Holland should approve moratorium on medical marijuan

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Compassion clubs debate whether Holland should approve moratoriumon on medical marijuana

Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 5:49 PM


Greg Chandler | The Grand Rapids Press

HOLLAND -- Advocates for medical marijuana spoke on a proposed six-month moratorium on dispensaries.

Amy Gasaway, a member of the West Michigan Compassion Club, said she doesn't mind the delay.


"We are not asking to have dispensaries in every city," she said. "All we're asking is to be left alone."

But James Egler, of the Holland Compassion Club, said the delay is unnecessary.

"By denying the dispensaries, you're encouraging the black market," he said.

City planners say they're concerned that multiple caregivers could join forces to propose large-scale dispensaries.

The City Council approved a first reading of the moratorium to allow for more study, a move Mayor Kurt Dykstra called "striking an appropriate balance." A final vote is expected next month.


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