Bellingham lifts marijuana moratorium

Associated Press
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 12:35pm
Local News Northwest

BELLINGHAM — The Bellingham City Council vote Monday to allow recreational marijuana businesses in industrial areas and stores in commercial zones.

The Bellingham Herald reported the ordinance lifts a moratorium. It allows pot entrepreneurs to apply for licenses next month when the state Liquor Control Board starts taking applications.

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Information from: The Bellingham Herald, http://www.bellinghamherald.com

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