By Dispensary Reaches Removal Agreement
A Madison Heights, Michigan cannabis dispensary has reached an agreement with the city to have a Flock camera that pointed directly at the business removed, Click on Detroitreports. The agreement between the city and Jars Cannabis came after customers pushed back on the camera and Jars posted a “No Flock Zone” sign in front of the camera to block its view.
In a social media post earlier this month, Jars wrote that the company shares the “community’s concerns about increased surveillance,” which is why they placed the sign in front of the camera. The camera was installed as part of a settlement between Madison Heights and the dispensary that allowed the company to open in the city.
Public Pushback Drives Change
Madison Heights officials threatened the company with sanctions if it did not remove its sign, but the two sides ultimately entered into a revised settlement, which still requires final approval from the city council. “We thank everyone who spoke up, shared information, and held us accountable. This is not a flex.
It was a situation we had a responsibility to address.” Jars on Instagram
The dispute centered on the specific angle of the camera facing the business. Customers expressed discomfort with being monitored while visiting the dispensary. Jars acted on this feedback by physically blocking the view with the sign.
This proactive step forced the city to revisit the original settlement terms.
Settlement Awaits Final Approval
The revised settlement still requires final approval from the Madison Heights city council. The current agreement mandates the removal of the camera targeting the dispensary.
Despite the removal of the camera aiming at the company’s parking lot, another Flock camera remains facing the street about 50 yards away. The new agreement does not address the removal of this distant unit. Stakeholders are now waiting for the official confirmation of the revised terms.
