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Council adopts synthetic-THC and cannabis-permit changes, advances kratom ban; several permits and zone changes approved
Summary
At its Dec. 8 hearings meeting the Springfield City Council ordained two ordinances (a synthetic THC ban and a chapter 245 amendment regarding permits), advanced a kratom ban on first step, and approved a special permit and multiple zone changes. Most measures passed by roll-call vote; details and next procedural steps are listed below.
What the council voted on Dec. 8 (high-level roundup):
- Synthetic THC ordinance (Chapter 275, Article 4): Ordained on second and final step. The ordinance bans manufacture, sale and distribution of THC and synthetic-THC products as framed in the item. The council took the roll call and the motion carried with the recorded councilors voting in the affirmative; the ordinance was ordained that night.
- Chapter 245 amendment (Article 2): Ordained on second and final step. The measure includes language permitting issuance of permits only after operators are up to date on state and local taxes and harmonizes local requirements; Attorney Anthony Wilson spoke in favor on…
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