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Isanti County schedules public hearing on cannabis rules as sheriff, cities outline enforcement and zoning concerns
Summary
Sheriff and city officials described differing local approaches to retail, zoning and event rules under new state cannabis law; county staff circulated a draft letter to state lawmakers asking for clarification and the board set a March 4 public hearing.
Isanti County commissioners set a public hearing for March 4 to take public comment on county-level cannabis regulations after hearing testimony from the county sheriff and officials from the cities of Isanti and Cambridge about enforcement, hours and zoning.
Sheriff Wayne told the board he is concerned about public-safety and staffing implications if open-use events become common. “If we have any event where now marijuana use is open and allowed, I am worried that there may be people who deliberately confront law enforcement to say, 'hey, look what I can do now. What are you gonna do about it?'” he said, urging caution and noting the county will need to respond if security is not present at problem events.
Cities presented differing local approaches. City of…
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