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Zoning Bulletin May 25, 2012 I Volume 6 I No. 10 <br />tion that would create statewide regulations for medical marijuana <br />dispensaries. Assembly Bill 2312 would reportedly "establish a nine -member <br />medical marijuana board within the state's Department of Consumer Affairs," <br />which would, among other functions "judge registration applications from <br />businesses, develop rules for running dispensaries and issue fines and <br />penalties." The legislation would also require cities and counties to allow at <br />least one medical marijuana dispensary per 50,000 residents. It also would <br />"make getting or giving a doctor's medical marijuana recommendation on <br />false pretenses a misdemeanor." The bill next goes to the Assembly's Ap- <br />propriations Committee for consideration. <br />Source: KTVU; www.ktvu.com <br />MARYLAND <br />Frederick County Commissioners have voted to "remove beekeeping from <br />a zoning law that required it to be done on properties that are 3 acres or more — <br />the same law that governs farm animals, such as cows, pigs and sheep." <br />Consequently, beekeepers in Frederick County can now keep honeybees on <br />their property regardless of the size of the land. <br />Source: Gazette.Net; www.gazette.net <br />NEW YORK <br />New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr. has proposed a bill that <br />would allow municipalities to ban chain stores and fast food restaurants. <br />Reportedly, the bill is intended to allow municipalities to protect their <br />"hometowns' historic character" and would not be mandatory. Thiele report- <br />edly believes the bill would withstand judicial challenge because its purpose is <br />the "preservation of historic character." <br />Source: Southampton Patch; http://southampton.patch.com <br />PENNSYLVANIA <br />Part of the Marcellus Shale law became effective April 16. Drillers -are now <br />required to pay impact fees based on the number of Marcellus shale wells they <br />have producing and the price of natural gas. Meanwhile, the 120-day court - <br />ordered injunction (issued on April 11) remains in effect in regards to the por- <br />tion of the law that would impact local zoning laws. <br />Source: Farm and Dairy; www.farmanddairy.com <br />©2012 Thomson Reuters 11 <br />