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Opelika council imposes temporary moratorium on new business licenses for consumable hemp products
3865901 · June 18, 2025
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Summary
The City of Opelika voted to pause issuance of new business licenses for shops selling consumable hemp products through Jan. 1, 2026, citing recent state legislation and pending state regulations.
The Opelika City Council on June 17 approved a temporary moratorium preventing the city from issuing new business licenses for the sale of consumable hemp products until Jan. 1, 2026.
City staff introduced the measure after explaining changes under a recent state law. "Beginning July 1, it will become a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years…
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