An ordinance amendment from City Councilman Brandon Betz could expand the cannabis industry in Lansing next year by eliminating the cap on the number of marijuana growing facilities, microbusinesses and consumption lounges that are allowed to open within city limits.
An ordinance passed by the City Council in 2019 allows for a maximum of 75 cannabis cultivation facilities in Lansing, with a built-in clause that reduced that limit to 55 facilities through attrition beginning this year. As of this week, 73 cultivation facilities were still growing and open for business — leaving no room for any additional companies to open within the city of Lansing.
Betz’ proposal, which is set to be introduced to the city Planning Board soon, would eliminate that cap on cultivation facilities and allow for an infinite number of growing operations to open in the city — just as long as they’re licensed by the city clerk and the state. The board next meets Dec. 7. Betz said he didn’t expect the measure to be referred to a Council committee till 2022.
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