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Selectboard approves mass mailing and ballot language for town cannabis opt‑in and JP ballots
Summary
The board approved a state-requested mass mailing to include two November ballot items (JP ballots and a local opt‑in for retail cannabis), and approved language authorizing cannabis retailers and retail portions of integrated licensees to operate 'pursuant to 7 VSA, 863.'
The Selectboard authorized a mass mailing to all active voters to include two local items on the November ballot: justice‑of‑the‑peace ballots and an opt‑in question regarding retail cannabis sales. S3 said consolidating the mailings would save the town money; the board voted to authorize the mailing.
On separate motion the board also approved the ballot language for the cannabis opt‑in. S7 read the text into the record: "Tell the town of Royalton authorized cannabis retailers and retail portions of integrated licensee establishments in town pursuant to 7 VSA, 8 6 3." Members asked clarifying questions about 'retail portions' and staff explained that integrated licenses allow producers to sell their own product in a retail setting. The board approved the language to appear on the ballot and the motion carried.
