Title
Proposed Ordinance, Fourth Series
TO AMEND CITY CODE CHAPTER 118. ZONING, CANNABIS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Body
This proposed ordinance amends the cannabis registration ordinance to reflect changes in Minnesota state law by formalizing that applicants with "preliminary license approval" from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) must submit local retail registration applications before obtaining a full state license. Applications filed with only preliminary approval must include evidence of property interest and as much operational information as is available, with final documents to be submitted upon receipt of the valid state license. Requirements such as resident manager details and a certificate of insurance are now deferred until full state licensure and before retail sales are allowed, at which point the applicant must also pass a city-conducted preliminary inspection. These adjustments ensure city procedures align with state mandates, preventing unnecessary local barriers and expediting the transition from preliminary approval to full local registration. As this amendment is governed by ordinance, a roll call vote is required for approval.
recommendation
City Administrator Recommendation: City Council Adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 56, Fourth Series.