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Skowhegan planning board approves minor site plan for medical grow; members raise odor and ordinance concerns
Summary
The Skowhegan Planning Board voted to approve a minor site plan for a medical cannabis grow operation, with staff noting buildings must meet town building codes before expanding; board members discussed updating a 2017 marijuana ordinance to address cultivation, caregiver sales and nuisance complaints.
The Skowhegan Planning Board voted to approve a minor site plan for a medical cannabis grow operation after hearing the applicant describe state licensing rules and local code requirements.
The applicant's consultant told the board the operation must sell only to licensed caregivers or dispensaries, not to individuals or out of state, and that under the license the canopy for flowering plants is limited to 500 square feet. "We can only grow flower 500 square feet," the consultant said, describing OCP rules, unannounced inspections and tax-compliance work the consultant provides for clients.
A committee member moved to approve the minor site plan "as presented," a…
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