An advocate for medical marijuana in Michigan is urging state lawmakers against over-regulation.
Tim Beck of the Michigan Association of Compassion Centers says the law was designed to give local governments a lot of latitude when it comes to regulating dispensaries.
“Ann Arbor has come up with some very excellent regulations on dispensaries. Security requirements - the City of Lansing has done that. The individuals that have had problems are the individuals that have been careless,” said Beck.
Beck acknowledges there are gaps in the law.
“We couldn’t put everything in a ballot initiative,” he said. “And I will admit, okay, we deliberately did not put anything about dispensaries in the law.”
Beck believes Michigan will legalize marijuana by 2016.
The state House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold hearings later this year on legislation that could settle confusion over the medical marijuana act.
- Chelsea Hagger - Michigan Public Radio Network
