The city of Coalinga, California is taking the next step and allowing a medical marijuana dispensary, along with other services, in its cities limits.
On January 1st 2016, California’s Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act was put into effect, allowing marijuana to be produced and sold strictly for medicinal purposes. This small city is the first in Fresno County to provide these services, including a medical marijuana dispensary, commercial cultivation and delivery services.
After seeing many of the positive effects that other cities are reaping from allowing marijuana to be grown and sold in some form, Coalinga wanted to bring these benefits to their home town. The City Council believes this move will bring in people from outside towns and also has the ability to stimulate the flattening economy.
Other cities in California have seen revenue hit over $1 million from implementing these changes. California NORML estimates that a legal market for marijuana could yield the state $1.5- $2.5 billion after all expenses are taken out.
Members from the Coalinga City Council say they would like to see the revenue gained from this business go to the Coalinga police and fire departments. All of the details and groundwork for the new laws need to be completed by March 1st, in compliance with the new California Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act.
Support from the city has been huge for a medical marijuana dispensary and is expected to grow. The people of Coalinga see this as a huge opportunity for success for the city.
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