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Inez commissioners unanimously approve ordinance allowing cannabis business operations
Summary
At its Nov. 14, 2024 meeting, the City of Inez voted unanimously to allow cannabis business operations in city limits, adopting ordinance 2024-03 after reading competing summaries; the motion was moved by Commissioner Collier and seconded by Commissioner Phoenix.
Inez commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 14, 2024, to allow cannabis business operations within the city, adopting an ordinance read at the meeting.
The presiding official read summaries of ordinance number 2024-03; the summaries presented included language both disallowing and allowing cannabis businesses. After the reading, Commissioner Collier moved to allow cannabis business operations in the city of Inez; Commissioner Phoenix seconded the motion. The roll call recorded votes in the affirmative and officials described the outcome as unanimous.
City officials said the full text of ordinance 2024-03 is available for public inspection at Inez City Hall, Main Street, Inez, Kentucky, and noted that the texts were certified by the city attorney. The meeting record indicates the summaries were certified by two individuals named during the reading.
Why it matters: The council’s action establishes the city’s local stance on permitting cannabis business activity; adopting local rules affects whether retail, cultivation or related operations can apply for licenses or permits within Inez city limits. City staff indicated the full ordinance text is available at City Hall for residents and prospective applicants to review.
Next steps: The ordinance text was certified and placed on file; the council did not specify implementation details or an effective date during the meeting.
