Wyoming council approves municipal cannabis consulting deal and aligns buffer rules with liquor and tobacco

The Wyoming City Council on a voice vote approved a municipal retail cannabis consulting agreement and an amendment to the city's cannabis buffer to match liquor and tobacco rules.

Under the consulting agreement presented by staff, the city would retain licensing authority while an independent contractor would handle daily operations ' including staffing, facility management, product sourcing, security, compliance and financial reporting. Staff said the contract envisions an initial hemp operation that would later transition to a state retail cannabis license. The agreement as described in the meeting calls for the city to receive 40% of net revenues and the contractor 60%.

Mayor Bill Parker, who introduced himself to the council during discussion, emphasized safety and education as benefits of a licensed retail operation: "Dispensaries educate the client. They also educate them on the different kinds of products that are…