23-109 (12-19) Suspending THC Licensing Requirements in City Code, Section XIXRESOLUTION NO. 23-109
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THC LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS IN CITY CODE, ARTICLE XIX
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 741
establishing licensing requirements for retailers wishing to sell cannabis and
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, during the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature passed
a new law legalizing adult use of cannabis, establishing the State Office of Cannabis
Management (“OCM”), and creating a statewide licensing scheme; and
WHEREAS, at its October 10, 2023, work session, the City Council directed staff
to modify City Code Article XIX to align with state law in the area of cannabis regulation;
and
WHEREAS, the OCM has not yet issued statewide regulations relating to cannabis
licensing and the City wishes to wait for additional guidance from the OCM prior to
approving amendments to the City Code; and
WHEREAS, for reasons of efficiency and fairness, the City wishes to temporarily
suspend its requirement that THC product retailers obtain a license to operate within the
City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that this Council directs staff to suspend
enforcement of the licensing requirements contained in City Code Article XIX until the
earlier of the date the OMC begins issuing lower-potency hemp edible retailer licenses or
the City Council adopts an ordinance amending or repealing City Code Article XIX.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all zoning regulations applicable to THC and
cannabis retail sales in the City remain in effect.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 19th day of
December, 2023.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
Attested:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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