County Oks moratorium on new med. Pot operations

The Hill County Commission unanimously placed a ban on new medical marijuana caregiver operations after a public hearing Thursday Commissioners grandfathered existing caregivers provided they register with the county in the next 10 days, although people at the hearing had some questions that remain yet to be answered.

The Commission approved the interim zoning ordinance immediately after the close of the public hearing.

"I feel good about what we're doing," Commissioner Kathy Bessette said, adding, "It's not negative." A common comment from the commissioners and the people at the h e a r i n g...