Council hears ordinance to authorize cannabis businesses; mover calls for adoption, vote not recorded

The Jamestown clerk read an ordinance that would authorize cannabis business activity in the city under Kentucky statutes. The ordinance text, as read, defines cannabis businesses and lists license types the city would authorize under KRS chapter 218B, including cultivators (by tier), dispensaries, processors, producers and safety compliance facilities.

During discussion, council members asked whether the ordinance contemplated only medical cannabis or also recreational use. The clerk and members noted the legislature’s role in determining the statutory framework; one council member said the legislature would likely continue to treat the activity as medical for now. Concerns were also raised that a recent presenter seemed to be promoting a private company rather than offering impartial information, and a member said the presentation appeared focused on seeking exclusive local advantage.

Council member Dwight moved to accept the ordinance; the motion was seconded by Desiree. The chair called for "all in favor" and "any opposed," but the transcript ends immediately after the call for votes; the result is not recorded in the available transcript.

The ordinance text as read cites KRS provisions and sets the local authorization framework rather than specifying licensing fees or administrative procedures in the segment captured. If the council formally adopts the ordinance in a later recorded vote, the measure would change the city’s local authorization of cannabis businesses to align with the definitions in the text read into the record.