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Belpre council approves ban on adult-use cannabis businesses in 6–1 vote
Summary
Belpre City Council on July 8 passed an ordinance prohibiting adult-use cannabis processing, dispensing, laboratories and cultivation facilities after suspending the usual three-reading rule; the measure passed with a single dissenting vote from Mr. Godfrey.
Belpre City Council passed an ordinance banning adult-use cannabis processing, dispensing, laboratories and cultivation areas and facilities during its July 8 meeting, clearing the measure by a 6–1 vote.
Mrs. Dennis introduced the ordinance for first reading and then moved to suspend the three-reading rule so council could consider second and third readings the same evening. Council voted to suspend the rule with all members present voting aye except for Mr. Godfrey, who voted nay. After the accelerated process, council approved the ordinance as Ordinance No. 6, 2024-2025 with the same 6–1 split.
The measure, described on the agenda as "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ADULT USE CANNABIS PROCESSING DISPENSING, LABORATORIES, CULTIVATION AREAS AND CULTIVATION FACILITIES," removes local authorization for those business types within city limits. Mrs. Dennis presented the ordinance and formal readings were completed in one meeting after the suspension of rules.
Mr. Godfrey recorded the sole dissent; council minutes state the remainder of members voted in favor. No amendment text or implementation schedule was provided during the meeting. The transcript records no public comment opposing or supporting the ordinance during the session.
Council took no additional action on the matter that evening and proceeded to a scheduled executive session on staffing and salary planning.
