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U I 112DIM CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS ORDINANCE 899, ENACTING CITY CODE CHAPTER 826 CANNABINOID PRODUCTS The City Clerk stated that cannabinoid products have been legal in Minnesota since July of 2022 which include low dose edibles. She stated that this is a new chapter of the City Code which addresses the licensing of these products. She stated that they have decided not to do buffering for these products. She stated that there are only four stores in Little Canada which sell these products, three of which is just a small portion of their overall business. She suggested an annual license fee of $300, which falls between the tobacco and liquor license fees, running from January l St through December 31 st Mayor Fischer opened the public hearing for comments from the general public. There were no comments from the public. Upon motion by Kwapick, seconded by Gutierrez, the public hearing was closed. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Motion adopted. D. Miller asked for confirmation that this would have to be a place of business and not a truck type business. The City Clerk commented that this would apply to retail brick and mortar stores. She stated that she does believe there are special event type permits that could be available but would need to look more into that. Kwapick noted an area that has two section B's. He asked if there should be background checks or additional information to determine if there have been any issues. The City Clerk confirmed that she completes background checks and obtain personal information to do that research. She noted that outside of one business, the other businesses possess multiple licenses which already require background checks as well. Gutierrez stated that there are many restaurants and bars that sell THC drinks in their establishments and asked if that would not be allowed in Little Canada, as the ordinance prohibits consumption of the products. The City Clerk clarified that language prohibits a customer from opening a package and eating it within the retail establishment. She stated that she can look into it more to see how cities are handling the consumption within the bar. D. Miller asked if a bar would need to purchase a license of this type or whether it would fall under their liquor license. The City Clerk stated that the Council could table this for tonight or could remove that language. The City Administrator recommended tabling this to allow additional research on that item rather than amending this. D. Miller stated that liquor stores also offer samples at times, and could do that with THC beverages. T. Miller introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2 024-9-106 — TABLING CONSIDERA TION OF ORDINANCE 899 UNTIL ADDITIONAL CLARIFICATION IS GAINED. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by D. Miller. Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 4