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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 05/09/2023 Submitted For: Stephanie Hanson, Community Development By: Stephanie Hanson, Community Development Information Title: Introduce Ordinance #23-09 Interim Use Ordinance Prohibiting the Sales of Adult -Use Cannabis Purpose/Background: 6.1. At the April 11, 2023 City Council Work Sessions, the Council gave staff direction to proceed to draft an Interim Ordinance to prohibit the sale of THC products until ordinances for restrictions on the operation of businesses are developed, forms and procedures are put in place and policies and procedures for performance compliance checks are in place. As part of the 2023 Minnesota Legislative session, HF 100 Regulation of Adult -Use Cannabis continues and has passed the house and senate. As of July 1, 2023, it will be legal to possess a regulated amount of THC products. As of January 1, 2024, it will be legal for the commercial sales of THC with approved licenses from the State of MN and the City of Ramsey. As part of the current proposed language in the bill, Section 13. [342.13] LOCAL CONTROL, gives local governments the authority to adopt an interim ordinance (moratorium) that "may regulate, restrict, or prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within the jurisdiction or portion thereof until January 1, 2025." During the time of the interim ordinance, staff would be working closely with the Office of Cannabis Management (the Office) to develop ordinances for reasonable restrictions of the operation of a cannabis or hemp business, develop standardized forms and procedures for the issuance of retail registration, and develop policies and procedures for the performance compliance checks. Draft Ordinance #23-09 is attached for your review. City Attorney Fritz Knaak assisted with the writing of the draft and has approved the attached draft. Notification: A public hearing notice was published in the newspaper, advertised on the city website and posted in City hall. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: If the interim ordinance is adopted, it will remain in effect for one (1) year or until City Council determines the proper regulations are in place for the sale of adult -use cannabis. Recommendation: Staff suggests City Council hold a public hearing for the first reading to introduce Ordinance #23-09, An Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Sales of Adult -Use Cannabis Outcome/Action: Hold a public hearing for the introduction of Ordinance #23-09, An Interim Ordinance Prohibiting the Sales of Adult -Use Cannabis