FENWICK ISLAND – An ordinance banning the operation of marijuana facilities will advance to a second reading following a favorable vote last week.
Last Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance banning the operation of marijuana manufacturing, testing or retail facilities on first reading. Mayor Natalie Magdeburger said the ordinance, drafted by the Fenwick Island Charter and Ordinance Committee, follows state statute.
“We waited for the state to pass whatever law it was going to pass, and then looked at the ordinance in terms of what municipalities were empowered to do and not and then drafted this ordinance that basically prohibits the sale of marijuana in the town limits,” she explained. “This came out of the charter and ordinance committee with a unanimous recommendation. It’s already been reviewed and approved by legal counsel, and I would move to accept it for a first reading.”
Last year, the topic of recreational marijuana was referred to the charter and ordinance committee for review. With new laws legalizing recreational marijuana now in effect, the committee in recent months began exploring the town’s options for banning sales.
In October, the committee voted to forward a draft ordinance to the town council with a favorable recommendation. The ban would only apply to the corporate limits of Fenwick Island.
Joe Biden wants his !!!
MAN, THATS A BUMMER MAN
Federal & State Law Prevail !!!!
Missin out on a revenue generator! Thats ok, those in need will head south, just like those with a need of cheaper alcohol and tobacco travel north.
21st century, need to get onboard! The “element” is still here regardless of ban on pot.