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Council adopts ordinance to permit consumption areas at certain Class 5 cannabis retailers
Summary
Ordinance 2026-15 was adopted on second reading to allow early consumption and sale of cannabis at approved Class 5 retail sales locations that include consumption areas; no public testimony was offered.
On July 1, Florence Township Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-15 on second reading, amending Chapter 91 to allow for early consumption and sale of cannabis at locations specifically approved for Class 5 retail sales that contain consumption areas. Council opened and closed the hearing with no public comment and recorded a unanimous vote to adopt the changes.
Councilmember Gina Sullivan moved to open the public hearing and Talaya Loftin seconded the adoption motion; the measure passed with all present councilmembers voting yes. The ordinance updates conditional-use language for retail cannabis operations; staff will publish the adopted ordinance and provide guidance for any applicant seeking a Class 5 retail approval with consumption area.
