What’s Your Take on the Closure of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Fort Collins- Survey of the Day

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Marijuana dispensaries across Fort Collins closed their doors for the final time Tuesday. The closures were forced by a ban on medical marijuana businesses approved by city voters in November. Disappointment was expected  from the businesses’ owners and customers, but does this frustrated anyone else from the general public?

Officers from the Fort Collins police and the state’s Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division worked late into the night Tuesday inspecting store-front shops and warehouse grows to ensure no marijuana “product” remained. Police had seized 380 pounds of marijuana since inspections began about three weeks ago, and all surrendered plants and marijuana-infused products will be destroyed.

Other local communities, including Windsor, Loveland and Greeley, also have banned dispensaries. Two dispensaries that are in unincorporated Larimer County just outside Fort Collins city limits continue to operate.

Voters may see the medical marijuana issue again. Some supporters have discussed placing a question on the ballot for the November election, when a large turnout for the presidential race may be more favorable to their cause.