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Goodhue County adopts cannabis ordinance after public hearing, with limits tied to state rules
Summary
Following a public hearing with supportive and opposing testimony, the Goodhue County Board approved a county cannabis ordinance that staff said follows Minnesota Statutes chapter 342 and Office of Cannabis Management guidance; board members said local rules may need updates after the state finalizes rules.
The Goodhue County Board on Oct. 11 approved a county cannabis ordinance after a public hearing that drew industry representatives, public-health advocates and residents opposed to legalization.
Land use staff opened the hearing saying the draft ordinance was prepared in compliance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 342 and guidance from the Office of Cannabis Management, and that county fees and an application form would be considered separately on the December fee schedule. Staff asked the board to open the hearing, accept public comment and approve the ordinance as drafted.
Several members of the public spoke. Jeffrey Zimmer, who said he owns Uncle Sam's Hemp in Red Wing, urged the county to consider permitting testing laboratories and partnerships with tribal nations, saying testing jobs pay well and laboratories are underrepresented. "Testing the whole market…
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