The Eddy County Commission voted on Nov. 18 to repeal a 2021 county business-license ordinance and separately to adopt an updated ordinance governing medical and recreational cannabis in unincorporated county areas.

Staff presented the repeal as recommended by the county and said it would remove references to the earlier business-license ordinance. Commissioners opened and closed the public hearings after receiving no public comments on either item.

On the cannabis ordinance, staff said the only substantive change was removing three references that required compliance with the repealed county business-license ordinance; all state licensing requirements for cannabis businesses remain in force, staff added.

Both items were moved, seconded, and approved by roll-call vote. The board recorded affirmative votes for the commissioners present.

Ending

The repeal and the updated cannabis ordinance were approved at the hearing; staff said they would implement the revised ordinance language and continue to ensure applicants meet applicable state requirements.