Fillmore Prepares for Marijuana Legalization
By Anonymous — Thursday, November 17th, 2016
Proposition 64, which has permitted the recreational use of marijuana throughout California, presents many new Those using marijuana may also grow as many as six plants. A tax of 15 percent is imposed on retail sales. On January 1, 2018, the state will begin licensing businesses for the sale of non-medical marijuana. The Fillmore City Council passed an emergency ordinance in October requiring growers to purchase a permit and abide by other regulations, which include a plan to control odors. The passage of Prop. 64 raises many serious concerns about health and safety. Residents of other states which have [Editors Opinion: The Gazette believes the approval of Proposition 64 will prove to have a horrendous negative effect upon our school children and upon the health and safety of our citizenry, young and old. These effects will prove to be uncontrollable.] |