Though the deadline for Mississippi communities to pass on allowing certain types of medical marijuana businesses to operate within their jurisdictions is fast approaching, Hattiesburg officials don’t plan to be on that list. “We have no intentions of opting out,” said Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker. “No council member has given any indication that that’s a
Though the deadline for Mississippi communities to pass on allowing certain types of medical marijuana businesses to operate within their jurisdictions is fast approaching, Hattiesburg officials don’t plan to be on that list.
“We have no intentions of opting out,” said Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker. “No council member has given any indication that that’s a move they want to make.”
Cities and counties have until the first week of May to finalize decisions on whether they will allow dispensaries, cultivators and processing facilities to operate in their jurisdictions.
Surrounding areas, including Madison, Brandon, Ridgeland, Pass Christian and Gluckstadt are among Mississippi communities that have already opted out. Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler cited concerns over zoning and “increased danger to (Madison) first responders” among the reasons for opting out.
