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Piqua City Commission bans medical marijuana

Study: Pot increases risk of heart failure, stroke

PIQUA —The Piqua City Commission unanimously approved a zoning amendment Tuesday night that bans medical marijuana cultivators, processors, or retail dispensaries within the city.

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Medical marijuana will be legal in Ohio on Sept. 8, but several local governments such as Kettering, Beavercreek, Miamisburg, Miami Twp. Clayton have passed legislation ordinance imposing a moratorium on the cultivation, processing, or dispensing of medical marijuana within the city.

RELATED: Miamisburg extends ban on medical marijuana

State law allows local jurisdictions to block medical marijuana dispensaries and businesses from moving into their areas.

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