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Council holds Bill 15 after extensive public comment from hemp businesses, veterans and advocates
Summary
After nearly an hour of public comment from hemp business owners, veterans and community members, Saint Louis County Councilmember Lisa Clancy announced she would hold Bill 15, a proposed ban on intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, for further discussion and possible committee hearings.
A divided but orderly Saint Louis County Council meeting on Aug. 5 ended with Councilmember Lisa Clancy announcing she would hold Bill 15, a proposed ordinance to restrict access to intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids, after extensive public comment from business owners, veterans and other residents.
Supporters of the industry told the council that the proposal would wipe out small, compliant businesses across the county and urged the council to regulate rather than ban. "Regulate us, don't erase us," said Ismail Mac Madhur, a self-described small-business…
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