Marion County imposes temporary moratorium on crypto mining, data centers and BESS projects
The Marion County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution establishing a moratorium through July 1, 2027, on applications and permits for digital asset mining, cryptocurrency operations, data processing centers and battery energy storage system projects to allow the zoning commission to draft comprehensive regulations.
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The Marion County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a temporary moratorium on acceptance, review or approval of applications and permits for digital asset mining, cryptocurrency operations, data processing centers and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in unincorporated Marion County. The resolution, effective immediately upon adoption on June 23, 2026, runs through July 1, 2027, unless the county enacts a new ordinance sooner.
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