Growing operations would face similar regulations, but would only be allowed to operate in manufacturing and commercial industrial districts.  Home based business must be open to inspection and only use 25 percent, or 300 feet, of their home for growing, among other conditions.

In contrast, and according to the Battle Creek Enquirer, the Battle Creek Planning Commission considered proposed regulations that would ban dispensaries.  Although, the proposed ordinance would permit "compassion clubs," defined as "public or private clubs that provide support services for medical marihuana uses," in some commercial zones.

Further, the proposed regulations would require certain licensing provisions for caregivers and patients living in residential districts and prohibit caregivers from living within 1,000 feet of schools or licensed day care facilities.