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DON'T KILL THE GREEN GOOSE
The Boulder City Council is currently embarking on an endeavor to create
rules for medical marijuana dispensaries. In creating these regulations,
let us not kill the green goose that is laying the golden egg of good jobs and
increased revenue for the city. As the owner of the Village Green Society,
and a member of a larger coalition of dispensaries, we support sensible
regulations that will provide a foundation for the industry and the city.
Even Though They Are Talking About Colorado State In
This News Report. The State Of Colorado
Medical Marijuana Bill Passed 1 Year Ago. Was "Almost Word For Word"
On What The Medical Marijuana
Bill That Was Passed "Here In Maine!" So The State Of
Colorado Is About "One Year A Head Of
Us" Here In The State Of Maine! And We Here In Maine Will
Probable Will Be Facing The Same
Stuff Here In The State Of Maine On Down The Road, That Colorado Is Now
Currently Dealing With.
March 4th 2010
The Medical Marijuana Industry has already had a very positive economic and
social impact on the city of Boulder and we encourage the city to strongly
consider the revenue and jobs that the impact of the regulations would have.
From real estate, to newspaper advertisements, to increasing sales tax receipts,
we are contributing to the economic vitality of Boulder.
In fact, any analysis by the city should include the total sum figure Boulder
has received in tax receipts in 2009 from the industry, which is likely no small
figure. We are proud to be one of the very first dispensaries to join the
Boulder Chamber of Commerce. As the city searches far and wide for
revenue, we hope that this economic activity would not be adversely impacted.
However, there are a number of provisions in the proposed regulations that are
unnecessary and burdensome. The city is proposing an initial application
fee $2,000 and an annual license fee of $3,000 for each business license held by
a medical marijuana business. The fee is excessive and is not based on any
specific increased activities by city staff, which was noted in a recent
planning meeting. It should also be noted that each medical marijuana
business pays monthly sales tax further helping to contribute the city's annual
operating budget.
By implementing a $5,000 fee for a license, many medical marijuana businesses
will not have the capital accessible to pay the fee and will subsequently be
forced to close. Competition is high and the margins are very small in
this business because we are limited to those who have medical marijuana cards
and the pool of patients is limited.
The draft provision for management plans, including but not limited to, a
statement of operational characteristics, dimensioned floor plans and security
plans far outreaches regulation needs. Dispensary operators are well aware
of the management and operations necessary to run a good clinic, if not, the
market will force them to close. Many dispensaries have already taken
precautionary security measures, but 24-hour surveillance for every dispensary
is very costly and not necessary.
In addition to the above plans the city also proposes requiring medical
marijuana businesses to fulfill responsibilities as a good neighbor including
outreach and dispute resolution Further clarification is needed on this topic
and what outreach means.
The Village Green Society is committed to conducting ourselves as a model
business and long-term member of the Boulder community. I believe that
together we can design a regulatory process that both the City of Boulder and
dispensary owners alike feel is fair and just. But in this process, the
city should be careful and not kill this goose just because it is green.
Adam Odoski lives in Boulder and is the owner of the Village Green Society.
Author: Adam Odoski
Note: Adam Odoski lives in Boulder and is the owner of the Village Green
Society.
Pubdate: Thu, 04 Mar 2010
Source: Daily Camera (Boulder, CO)
Copyright: 2010 The Daily Camera.
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