Detroit officials are pushing forward with a plan to limit where marijuana businesses can advertise.
Detroit City Hall.
A proposed ordinance that would prohibit fixed marijuana advertisements within 1,000 feet of schools, libraries, and other youth-oriented spaces has been given approval by the Detroit City Council’s Public Health and Safety Standing Committee. The proposal, sponsored by Councilmember Angela Whitfield Calloway, now moves forward to the full council.
In Detroit, licensed recreational marijuana sales began in 2023. Since then, 50 licensed marijuana outlets have opened. If passed, the ordinance would mirror advertising limits already in place for alcohol and tobacco, blocking fixed marijuana ads near childcare centers, juvenile facilities, playgrounds, and parks.
Prior to the committee’s vote, Councilmember Calloway said “This is a very, very important ordinance at a very important time, and even though we adults made a decision to legalize marijuana and vaping, sometimes the decisions that we make as adults are not always in the best interest of our students and our youth.”
At the time of publication, the city council has not scheduled a vote for this ordinance, though it’s expected to do so soon.
