DAVISON TOWNSHIP EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

DAVISON TOWNSHIP, Michigan - On a split vote, the Davison Township
Board Monday night extended its moratorium on dispensaries and
commercial use of medical marijuana in the township for another two
years.

The board voted 3-1 in favor of the extension on recommendation of
Randall Stewart, township planning and building administrator, who
said there still are too many unanswered questions about the law that
won voter approval in Michigan in 2008. He also said lawsuits are
pending and use of marijuana for any purpose is illegal under federal
law.

Township trustee Matthew Karr cast the lone opposing vote, advocating
a six-month extension so the township could act if issues about the
law are clarified sufficiently for the township to take a position.
Township Supervisor Kurt Soper, Clerk Karen Miller and Trustee Tim
Elkins supported the two-year extension. Township Treasurer Patrick
Miller was absent.

The two-year extension follows a one-year moratorium approved last
year by the board.