Cannabis Policy

Articles tagged cannabis policy from federal, state, and local government meetings across the U.S.

See how Cannabis Policy moves through American government. Citizen Portal aggregates every meeting, resolution, bill, and public statement tagged with cannabis policy across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, pulled directly from official transcripts and voting records. New coverage lands here as source meetings are published — no editorial spin, no aggregator bias, just what happened and who said what.

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Cannabis Regulation

Planning Commission begins review of adult-use cannabis regulations; members flag tribal trust and tax questions

Staff briefed the commission on state changes that create a regulated adult-use cannabis market and local tax options; commissioners discussed allowable zoning categories (B2 or conditional use), competitive effects of tribal trust land, and the need for workshops and research before drafting local ordinance language.

King William CountyNov 5, 2026

Occoquan ordinance would set cannabis rules and reference 3.5% local sales tax

OccoquanNov 4, 2026

Public Safety committee opposes Riverdale cannabis retail application and drafts resolution on siting change

Community Board 8Nov 5, 2026

Commission declines action after administrator withdraws earlier recommendation on cannabis-dispensary resolution

Plumas CountyNov 4, 2026

Sheriff presented cannabis moratorium idea; commissioners to consider special meeting recommendation

Jackson CountyNov 5, 2026

Cannabis Policy

Brick council votes to allow one retail cannabis license after heated public hearing; one member votes no

After a lengthy council debate and a multi-hour public hearing with vocal supporters and opponents, the council approved an ordinance to authorize a single Class 5 adult‑use cannabis retail license in Brick Township, including licensing, zoning and a 2% local cannabis tax; Councilman Cohen cast the lone no vote.

BrickOct 28, 2026

Cannabis Policy

Board considers local marijuana rules: public‑space bans, sales hours and a sales tax on the table

Staff briefed the board on optional local ordinances under the state Cannabis Control Act (effective July 1, 2027): prohibit consumption in public places, prohibit possession/consumption on school grounds during school hours, set local retail hours, and adopt a local sales tax up to the statutory maximum; board members asked for more legal review and enforcement input.

James City CountyOct 28, 2026

Taxation

Council approves ordinance reading to raise retail cannabis business tax from 4% to 5%

The council approved consideration of an ordinance to amend the La Mesa Municipal Code to increase the retail cannabis business tax rate from 4% to 5% of gross receipts; the item passed the council vote unanimously during the meeting's ordinance calendar.

La MesaOct 28, 2026

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Neighbors press Community Board 9 task force over 121 LaSalle dispensary; applicant and attorney defend compliance

Community Board 9Oct 27, 2026

Council reaffirms earlier decision to opt out of state cannabis retail framework

Oneida CityOct 27, 2026

Selectboard says cannabis ordinance drafting will resume after public discussion

SullivanOct 26, 2026

Council adopts ordinance banning adult-use cannabis operators

WoosterOct 23, 2026

Commission recommends special use for cannabis transporter at 165 Prairie Lake Road

East DundeeOct 22, 2026

Commissioners press for site-specific odor plans, want hospitals added to 'sensitive receptors' list

Trinity CountyOct 23, 2026

Public and staff flag cannabis permit revocations; CAO initiates at least one case

Lake CountyOct 23, 2026

Commission recommends exception for cannabis transport businesses in local zoning rule

East DundeeOct 23, 2026

Executive Office, Cannabis Division and Mendocino Cannabis Alliance to Co‑Draft Platform Language

Mendocino CountyOct 22, 2026

Staff briefs commissioners on state marijuana framework and limited local options

Suffolk CityOct 21, 2026

Cannabis Policy

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Planning Commission begins review of adult-use cannabis regulations; members flag tribal trust and tax questions

Occoquan ordinance would set cannabis rules and reference 3.5% local sales tax

Public Safety committee opposes Riverdale cannabis retail application and drafts resolution on siting change

Commission declines action after administrator withdraws earlier recommendation on cannabis-dispensary resolution

Sheriff presented cannabis moratorium idea; commissioners to consider special meeting recommendation

Brick council votes to allow one retail cannabis license after heated public hearing; one member votes no

Board considers local marijuana rules: public‑space bans, sales hours and a sales tax on the table

Council approves ordinance reading to raise retail cannabis business tax from 4% to 5%

More coverage

Neighbors press Community Board 9 task force over 121 LaSalle dispensary; applicant and attorney defend compliance

Council reaffirms earlier decision to opt out of state cannabis retail framework

Selectboard says cannabis ordinance drafting will resume after public discussion

Council adopts ordinance banning adult-use cannabis operators

Commission recommends special use for cannabis transporter at 165 Prairie Lake Road

Commissioners press for site-specific odor plans, want hospitals added to 'sensitive receptors' list

Public and staff flag cannabis permit revocations; CAO initiates at least one case

Commission recommends exception for cannabis transport businesses in local zoning rule

Executive Office, Cannabis Division and Mendocino Cannabis Alliance to Co‑Draft Platform Language

Staff briefs commissioners on state marijuana framework and limited local options

More on Cannabis Policy

Worcester council goes on record opposing Question 8, urging residents to vote No

Supervisor Namestnik cites Geneva and Victor cannabis tax receipts as board weighs opting in

Library trustee vacancy, cannabis equity plan on Somerset Board of Selectmen's Oct. 21, 2026 agenda

Social‑equity cannabis owners ask Denver for clearer funding rules, stakeholder meetings and longer exclusivity

Council pauses issuing two vacant cannabis licenses, cites saturation and legal risk

Council places adult-use cannabis prohibition ordinance on first reading