The bill was passed Thursday
LANSING (AP) -- A bill in the Michigan Senate would ban marijuana bars and clubs that have opened since voters approved use of the drug for medical purposes in 2008.
The Republican-led Senate Health Policy Committee passed the bill Thursday. The legislation advances to the Senate floor.
The bill defines the clubs and bars as places where medical marijuana is used for a fee. Violations would be punishable by up to 90 days in jail with fines of up to $500.
Republican Sen. Rick Jones of Grand Ledge sponsors the bill and says people using medical marijuana shouldn't be driving right after they use it.
Marijuana club owners say they provide a key service.
There are pending court cases involving clubs that could set precedence for how they're allowed to operate.
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