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Council introduces measure to extend cannabis retail hours to state allowed window after divided public debate
Summary
Council introduced an ordinance to expand storefront cannabis retail hours to the state‑allowed 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Staff said aligning with neighboring cities could increase tax revenue; public health and safety speakers urged caution. Council voted 4–1 to introduce the ordinance and asked staff to return with an economic and public‑safety impact estimate at second reading.
Assistant Director Martin Reeder presented background on a proposed code amendment to expand allowable operating hours for storefront cannabis retailers from the city’s current 9 a.m.–9 p.m. to a 6 a.m.–10 p.m. window that lines up with the state standard and several nearby…
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