Libertyville Bans Marijuana Sales In Town

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — The Libertyville Village Board has decided to ban the sale of recreational marijuana in town once it becomes legal in January. Libertyville's Mayor Terry Weppler said during Tuesday's meeting that a boost from the tax revenue from marijuana sales was the only benefit he could find for allowing it and village trustees agreed, with many also concerned as to how selling pot in town could affect Libertyville's family-friendly image, the lack of effective testing for those driving while impaired and the risks to children and adolescents, according to the Daily Herald.

Weppler added that the amount of cash the village could generate from tax revenue remained very "elusive." The village board also took into consideration the public's opinion, which leaned in favor of banning it, before casting their unanimous vote against allowing marijuana sales in town.

Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Illinois on Jan. 1. While municipalities can not ban the use of marijuana in town, it can prohibit the sale of it. In the past week, Buffalo Grove trustees decided to adopt zoning restrictions that would allow up to two businesses in town to sell marijuana and St. Charles also approved allowing one cannabis retailer on the east side and another on the west side of the Fox River in town.

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