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Proposed Ordinance, Fourth Series
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 118. CANNABIS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, SECTION 118.09, SUBD (A)
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This ordinance amendment clarifies the City’s role in cannabis retail registration in accordance with the new state law (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342.22). Under this law, local governments shall issue a local retail registration to applicants who have received a license or preliminary license approval from the Office of Cannabis Management, even before full state licensure is granted. This update requires the City to process and approve local retail registrations earlier in the state licensing process, providing greater clarity and efficiency for applicants. The ordinance aligns local procedures with the requirements and intent of the new state law, supporting a streamlined and transparent approach to cannabis business regulation. As this amendment is governed by ordinance, a roll call vote is required for approval.
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City Administrator Recommendation: City Council Introduce and Adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 52, Fourth Series.