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Lobbyist outlines option for city-owned cannabis store under updated state law
Saint Joseph City Council · September 3, 2024
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Summary
A registered lobbyist told Saint Joseph council that state law updated in 2023–24 allows cities to own or partner to operate a cannabis retail store (non-exclusive), and said about a dozen Minnesota cities are considering the option; no formal proposal was presented.
Dan Pollock, a registered lobbyist with Lockridge Rendell Nowen, told the council that recent changes to state law allow municipalities to own and operate a cannabis retail store or to partner with an operator. "Cities are allowed to, own and operate or do so…
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