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Planning Board Endorses Temporary Cannabis Moratorium to Align with State OCP Rules

Town of Skowhegan Planning Board · April 21, 2026
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Summary

The Planning Board voted 6-0 to forward a temporary Cannabis Establishments Moratorium Ordinance to the Selectboard to give the town time to align local regulations with State OCP requirements.

The Planning Board on April 21 voted unanimously to forward a proposed temporary moratorium on cannabis establishments to the Selectboard so local rules can be aligned with State OCP regulations.

Board discussion centered on creating a pause that permits staff and elected officials time to review and update local zoning and licensing language to match the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy guidance. The record does not attribute the initiating remarks on this item to a specific board member.

The motion to forward the Cannabis Establishments Temporary Moratorium Ordinance passed 6-0. The Selectboard will receive the ordinance for consideration under its normal agenda procedures.