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Council approves first reading to allow low‑potency THC products in liquor stores
Summary
The council approved a first reading to amend city code (Chapter 121) to allow exclusive liquor stores to sell low‑potency THC/hemp products, aligning local rules with state law; restaurants already were allowed. The change passed on first reading by voice vote.
The New Prague City Council held the first reading of Ordinance 356 to amend Chapter 121 of the city code so that low‑potency hemp/THC products may be sold by exclusive liquor stores.
Planning staff told the council the change is intended to align local code with state statute and remove a prior local prohibition that had prevented liquor stores from selling those products. "We were informed... that we did need to change our code," a planning staff member said, explaining the amendment would remove the prohibition and allow liquor stores to apply for the appropriate local license.
Council members noted restaurants are already allowed to sell low‑potency products if they obtain the license; the ordinance would place liquor stores and restaurants on equal footing. Staff also said state action later in the year may shift certain registration processes to the state, further changing the local role.
Councilmember [mover] offered the ordinance for a first reading, and another councilmember seconded; the motion for first reading carried by voice vote. This action was the first reading only — adoption would require subsequent consideration as provided by council rules.
