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Commissioners take first reading of ordinance to restrict unregulated marijuana‑substitute products, request sheriff and legal input
Summary
Hart County commissioners voted 4‑0 to take first reading of a draft ordinance adapted from the City of Milton to regulate certain unregulated 'marijuana substitute' and other novel substances. Commissioners asked the sheriff’s office and the county attorney to review enforceability and suggested notifying local retailers if adopted.
County staff presented a draft ordinance modeled closely on the City of Milton’s language that would regulate a list of substances commonly sold as unregulated marijuana or opioid substitutes. The draft targets products off retail shelves (examples discussed included delta‑8 vape pens and kratom) that are not currently on state regulatory lists.
Commissioners and…
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