Jeffco board asks for non-retail pot options for unincorporated areas

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GOLDEN — It’s unlikely that unincorporated Jefferson County will see retail marijuana shops soon, although the Board of Commissioners could be on board with allowing pot testing facilities in the near future.

At a special staff briefing Friday, commissioners gave county staff a more clear direction on areas to study regarding the marijuana industry before the commissioners make a decision on how to proceed. The county has a moratorium banning the marijuana business in unincorporated areas until Jan. 1, 2016.

County staff told the commissioners previously that staff would need general directions almost immediately so they could work on amending zoning regulations and notify the public of hearings in time to vote on any matter by Nov. 17, which staff said would be the deadline prior to the moratorium expiring.

Staff briefed the commissioners on options regarding retail sales, manufacturing, testing and cultivation. Staff broke down the least restrictive...

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