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evaluate the regulatory options available to the City and is for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of Ramsey's residents. E. Upon passage of the aforementioned legislation, further discussion occurred nationally and in Minnesota about expansion of the allowance of adult-use cannabis products that were outside of the express regulation provided in Minnesota. Regulation of such things as locations of distribution points of any and all kinds of THC products are matters of immediate concern as they relate to the health and safety of the citizens of Ramsey. It is necessary, in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City to have as broad a study as possible in this area prior to allowing the sale and/or distribution of any such products within the City. F. The City of Ramsey will work with the Office of Cannabis Management to develop ordinances for reasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of the operation of a cannabis business; develop standardized forms and procedures for the issuance of retail registration pursuant to section 342.22; and develop model policies and procedures for the performance of compliance checks required under section 342.22. SECTION 2. STUDY The City Council hereby authorizes and directs City Staff to conduct a study of the issues relating to the sales, testing, manufacturing, and distribution of adult-use cannabis products. Staff will then make a recommendation to the City Council about whether the City should amend its zoning, business licensing, or other general Code provisions related to these types of uses to better protect the residents of Ramsey. SECTION 3. MORATORIUM In accordance with the findings set forth herein, a moratorium is established as follows: A. No business, person, or entity may establish a new use or operation of a cannabis business that includes or involves the sale, testing, manufacturing, or distribution of adult-use cannabis products until January 1, 2025 or until the City Council repeals this Ordinance, whichever occurs first. B. During the term of this Ordinance, the City Staff will not issue any license or permit, nor will it accept or process any applications for uses related to the sale,testing,manufacturing, or distribution of adult-use cannabis products. C. The moratorium established by this Ordinance does not apply to the sale, testing, manufacturing, or distribution of products that were lawful prior to enactment of the new law relating to THC Products and chemically related product. SECTION 4. ENFORCEMENT In addition to any criminal penalties allowed by law, the City may enforce this Interim Ordinance by injunction or any other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. A violation of this Ordinance is also subject to the City's general penalty in Section 2-333 and Section 2-334 of Ramsey City Code. Ordinance#24-05 Page 2 of 4