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Council committee narrows local cannabis rules, approves fees and limited on‑site consumption consistent with state law
Summary
Brainerd City staff proposed and the committee approved a set of directions for local regulation of low‑potency hemp retailers and temporary cannabis events: set maximum registration fees, align hours with on‑sale liquor rules, allow on‑site consumption consistent with state statute, and direct staff to draft zoning limits for convention centers in the TN2 district.
Brainerd City committee members on a public works session voted to follow staff recommendations on several proposed changes to local cannabis and hemp rules, including fees, hours and event restrictions.
City staffer Connie outlined five areas where state law has changed and recommended that the city set the registration fee for low‑potency hemp edible retailers at the statutory maximum (50% of the state fee, estimated at $125). The committee approved the fee recommendation by voice vote.
The committee also accepted staff’s recommendation to set…
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