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Pine County adopts zoning amendment tightening cannabis venting and odor rules after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple residents raising concerns about odor and venting, the Pine County Board on April 21 adopted Ordinance 2026-17 amending county cannabis zoning (Ordinance 2024-58). The measure passed 3-1 with Commissioner JJ Waldhalm opposed.
The Pine County Board of Commissioners on April 21 adopted an amendment to the county’s adult-use cannabis zoning ordinance to address implementation issues that have arisen since state licensing began in 2025.
The amendment, adopted as Pine County Ordinance 2026-17, was moved by Commissioner Matt Ludwig and seconded by Commissioner Roger Nelson. The motion passed 3-1 (Commissioner JJ Waldhalm opposed; Commissioner Steve Hallan was absent). The board held a public hearing before the vote and received several comments from nearby residents and cannabis business representatives about odor mitigation, vent placement and filter requirements.
County Administrator Kelly…
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