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Sacramento County Bans Marijuana Dispensaries

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors banned land use inconsistent with federal or state law.

After months of , Sacramento County has brought the hammer down on marijuana dispensaries.

The county board of supervisors voted Dec. 6 to update its zoning code to ban any land use that violates federal, state law or both, The Sacramento Bee reported.

The county planning commission opposed the move, but Interim Planning Manager Leighann Moffitt last week blamed that decision on "confusion" and concerns.

Only seven dispenaries are left open, with two more expected to close soon, Moffitt said.

After hearing numerous public comments, the board voted 4-1 to ban dispensaries. Supervisor Phil Serna was the sole dissenting vote, saying the zoning code amendment wouldn't change current county policy.

As soon as the item passed, several audience members erupted into protest.

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Eve May 17, 2013 at 08:07 am
I am curious as to why it is vacant and fenced off.
Racerx Gto May 15, 2013 at 10:44 pm
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Mike Maddox May 10, 2013 at 12:57 pm
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