Modesto considers regulating medical pot

Modesto is moving quickly to regulate medical marijuana in response to the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, which creates statewide licensing and operating rules for the pot industry for the first time since voters legalized medical use in 1996, according to the League of California Cities.

The new regulations take effect Jan. 1 and cede control to the state unless a local jurisdiction passes its own regulations before March 1.

The City Council will hold a workshop on Modesto’s proposed ordinance Tuesday. City Attorney Adam…