City of Rancho Mirage Extends Ban On Selling Medicinal Marijuana

City council members in Rancho Mirage decided Tuesday to extend the existing moratorium on selling medicinal marijuana in the city limits.

This extension carries more weight than previous decisions as the extension lasts for one year, ending December 15th, 2011.

The vote was 4-0-1.

Councilman Scott Hines abstained from voting, with no reason given according to the City Attorney.