It was just a matter of time before we had some new regulations in regards to Amendment 20. It seems that City of Denver is going to be among the first to regulate Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Denver. If the ordinance were to go through, the bill would set a 1,000 foot distance requirement from schools and other dispensaries, not so bad right? Well, here is the rest, if you are a felon, convicted within the last 5 years and you currently own a dispensary, you will have to close shop. For those dispensaries that have eateries or lounges for onsite consumption of Marijuana, this will not be allowed. Also, if you are interested in applying for a license, you are going to have to fork over $2,000.00 just for the application and another $3,000.00 for the year!

Read the proposed ordinance here.

The Public Hearing and Final Reading will be held at the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2010. The Council Meeting and Public Hearing should be held at Council Chambers in Room 450 of the City and County Building at 1437 Bannock Street. If you wish to speak at the Public Hearing, you must sigh up during the recess of Council. If you do not sign up during the recess of Council, you will not be given the opportunity to speak. The timate that Council recesses varies from week to week, so it is recommended that you be there by 5:30 pm to be given the opportunity to sign up and voice your opinion on this matter.