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Creating Your local Ordinance <br /> As authorized in section 342.13, a local government may adopt a local ordinance <br /> regarding cannabis businesses. Establishing local governments' ordinances on cannabis <br /> businesses in a timely manner is critical for the ability for local cities or towns to establish <br /> local control as described in the law and is necessary for the success of the statewide <br /> industry and the ability of local governments to protect public health and safety. The <br /> cannabis market's potential to create jobs, generate revenue, and contribute to economic <br /> development at the local and state level is supported through local ordinance work. The <br /> issuance of local certifications and registrations to prospective cannabis businesses is also <br /> dependent on local ordinances. <br /> • Local governments may not prohibit the possession, <br /> transportation, or use of cannabis, or the establishment or n <br /> operation of a cannabis business licensed under state law. <br /> • Local governments may adopt reasonable restrictions on the <br /> time, place, and manner of cannabis business operations (see <br /> Page 14). <br /> • Local governments may adopt interim ordinances to protect <br /> public safety and welfare, as any studies and/or further <br /> considerations on local cannabis activities are being <br /> conducted, until January 1, 2025. A public hearing must be <br /> held prior to adoption of an interim ordinance. O <br /> • If your local government wishes to operate a municipal <br /> cannabis store, the establishment and operation of such a p <br /> facility must be considered in a local ordinance. •'• <br /> Model Ordinance <br /> For additional guidance regarding the creation of a cannabis related ordinance, please <br /> reference the additional resources on page 27. <br /> m MINNeSOTA Page23 <br /> OFFICE OF CANNABIS MANAGEMENT <br />