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Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Planning Department, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823. Phone: (517) 319-6930. TDD Number: 1-800- 649-3777. Marie E. Wicks City Clerk CP#15_171 City Pulse • July 22, 2015 www.lansingcitypulse.com 5 PULSE NEWS & OPINION only two flowering plants (or four if a municipality allows it). Generally, the MCC emphasizes growing cannabis at state- licensed commercial operations — rather than in homes — that Pot drives would later be sold at retail outlets. Local units of government would be given the authority to decide whether to allow home- Diverse initiatives share same goal: Legalization grows at all under the MCC plan. The race to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan is “What we’re trying to do is create a new retail market, a new OF THE WEEK on. industry,” Marsden said. “Two flowering plants could generate Two groups attempting to put the question before voters in a lot (of usable cannabis) per household. I don’t know that it’s 2016 share the same goal of ending pot prohibition, but their politically feasible to win a ballot proposal if the little old lady regulatory models and political experience contrast significant- next door is afraid she’s going to have 12 flowering plants grow- ly upon closer review. ing next door to her.” The Michigan Cannabis Coalition — whose leadership in- Unlike MI Legalize’s petition language, the Cannabis Coali- cludes experienced conservative political operatives and some tion intentionally leaves out some specifics — such as tax rates from the business community and protection from prosecu- — is launching a proposal the tion — that would later be set group says will be more palat- Michigan by a paid, five-member Canna- able to voters and that sets up MI bis Control Board. Legalize Cannabis a regulatory framework mir- Coalition “All the little nuances that roring the alcohol and gaming the other group is fixated upon industries. in their language makes the Plants The Michigan Comprehen- 2-4 ballot proposal a little harder allowed Up to 12 (if municipality allows) sive Cannabis Law Reform in home to stomach for voters at the Committee, or MI Legalize, is general election,” Marsden led by longtime cannabis re- said. Lowell said MI Legalize form advocates and progres- wants to avoid the tiered sys- Commercial grow facilities would sives who are pitching a more Manufac- Allows for “cultivation tem that regulates alcohol, as facilities” if approved at the be permitted and regulated by a turing MCC is pursuing. Local units detailed plan that depends local level. state Cannabis Control Board. Property: 1307 E. Grand River Ave. more on local than state gov- of government would decide ernment control. rules about where facilities East Lansing Organizers of both groups could locate and how many Allows for “marijuana need slightly more than “Marijuana facilities” would be plants could be grown there Retail establishments” if approved at regulated by a state control Author and celebrity chef Alton Brown often 250,000 valid signatures local level.