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Council discusses cannabis licensing, buffers and selection method; low‑potency hemp licensing to be returned
Summary
Council reviewed the existing cannabis ordinance and Office of Cannabis Management guidance, discussed zoning, buffer zones, application fees and selection methods (lottery vs. first‑come), and signaled consensus to allow the statutory minimum while preparing a local application and lottery process; staff will return a resolution for low‑potency hemp licensing.
City staff reviewed Crookston’s adopted cannabis ordinance, state guidance from the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (published Aug. 8, 2025) and options for local licensing. Staff said the city may regulate hours, locations and reasonable restrictions but may not adopt rules that effectively prohibit lawful cannabis businesses where statute requires allowance.
Key points discussed:
• License types and likely local applications: micro/meso cultivator‑manufacturers, retail cannabis, medical cannabis (unlikely given congressional‑district…
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