SLT OKs MEDICAL POT ZONING CHANGE

Spring Lake Township -- The Township Board approved a home-occupation
medical marijuana zoning text amendment Monday night.

The language falls in line with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,
which voters approved in November 2008. The state law allows the use
of marijuana by qualifying patients who have a debilitating medical
condition. The act also permits registered caregivers to help up to
five qualifying patients to acquire and use medical marijuana.

Spring Lake Township Community Services Director Lukas Hill said the
township's zoning language on the subject is similar to what
neighboring communities are adopting.