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July 2023 Public Notice

On July 11, 2023, the city council of the city of Lauderdale adopted Ordinance No. 23-01, an ordinance establishing a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses, as that term is now defined in state law.  The 2023 Legislature adopted Minnesota Statutes, section 342.01, et seq. which permits the establishment and operation of cannabis businesses.  The statute establishes a state Office of Cannabis Management (the “OCM”) which will be responsible for licensing cannabis businesses.  Cities are allowed limited authority to regulate cannabis businesses.  The OCM is required to draft model ordinances regarding reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner of local regulations. However, cities cannot develop their ordinances until the OCM is in operation and has adopted rules and developed sample ordinances.  The interim ordinance declares a moratorium on the operation of cannabis businesses and authorizes a study to determine if and how the city wishes to regulate them. Medical cannabis and other products which could be sold legally before July 1, 2023 are not covered by the moratorium, The moratorium will be in effect until January 1, 2025 unless repealed earlier. This public notice is intended only to summarize the ordinance.  The full text of the ordinance is available for inspection at Lauderdale city hall during regular business hours and has been posted to the city’s website.

July 2022 Public Notice

On July 26, 2022, the city council of the city of Lauderdale adopted Ordinance No. 22-06, an ordinance establishing a moratorium on the sale of Cannabis Products, as that term is now defined in state law.  The 2022 Legislature adopted an amendment to Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72 which permits the retail sale of edible cannabinoid products as of July 1, 2022.  Virtually no advanced word about this legislation was provided prior to passage.  The act authorizes the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy to enforce the law but provides no guidance regarding regulation.  Lauderdale, like most cities, is unprepared to regulate the sale of these products.  The interim ordinance declares a moratorium on such sales and authorizes a study to determine if and how the city wishes to regulate sales.  Medical cannabis and hemp products which could be sold legally before July 1, 2022, are exempt from the moratorium. The moratorium has a maximum duration of 12 months.  This public notice is intended only to summarize the ordinance.  The full text of the ordinance is available for inspection at Lauderdale city hall during regular business hours or on the city’s website.