FERNDALE — Ferndale officials have approved a temporary ban on new marijuana businesses.
The Bellingham Herald reported that the Ferndale City Council voted to approve the emergency moratorium Monday. The moratorium will last for six months but can be renewed.
The city’s communications officer, Riley Sweeney, says the decision does not represent officials’ stance on the marijuana issue, but gives the city time to make sure regulations meet state code.
City officials have said the moratorium shouldn’t have an effect on operations at Ferndale’s only pot store.
A public hearing on the moratorium will be held within 60 days.
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