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Clayton council adopts emergency ordinances banning adult-use cannabis operators
Summary
Clayton City Council voted 5-0 to approve two emergency ordinances prohibiting adult-use cannabis cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries within the city, citing a pending state budget bill that would restrict local control and phase out host tax revenues.
The Clayton City Council on an emergency vote approved two ordinances prohibiting adult-use cannabis cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries within city limits, passing both measures by a 5-0 roll call after a short public hearing.
City staff told the council that a provision in the pending Ohio budget bill would take effect July 1, 2025, and could remove a municipality’s authority to prohibit or limit adult-use cannabis operators unless a prohibition is already in place. Martina (city staff) told council members, “if you don't have a prohibition or restrictions in effect as of July 1, then you're not allowed to prohibit them from coming into your city.”
The vote came after three members of the public urged the council to approve the ban. Linda (school board member) said she and the school board “felt like this was not a good idea in our city” and thanked the council for listening. Chris Poulos, who gave his full name and address during public comment, said state bills under consideration were “stripping away the economic incentive” for cities and urged the council to act now.
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