UNDATED – Cities across the Black Hills have begun discussions on how to handle the voter approved amendment that allows the use of medical marijuana.
The Deadwood City Commission has already heard the first reading of an ordinance amending conduct prohibited in public that addresses cannabis.
The council plans to amend Ordinance 9.12.040 that deals with other conduct that is not allowed in public places. The ordinance would be amended to prohibit a person from possessing or ingesting cannabis on any form of public transportation, and to make it unlawful for any person to permit the use, possession, or ingestion of cannabis in any public place.
Second reading of the amended ordinance is expected to be held May 17.
In Sturgis, May 17 will be the first reading of an emergency ordinance regulating medical marijuana dispensaries.
