Overview We're seeing for the first time what restrictions the city will impose on cannabis businesses. Minneapolis is proposing similar restrictions to rules passed in St. Paul last week. Two cannabis businesses must be at least 500 feet from each other and 500 feet apart. Steps from school.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Minneapolis City Council has announced proposed restrictions on cannabis businesses in the city as the state moves to the next phase of recreational marijuana legalization.
what we know
The city is working to update zoning for cannabis businesses as Minnesota licenses are issued in the coming months.
City staff proposed a series of restrictions for businesses.
Pharmacies must be at least 500 feet from schools and 500 feet from other pharmacies. Cannabis businesses cannot grow plants outdoors. Cannabis also faces odor restrictions. Cannabis production is only allowed in commercial and mixed-use areas. Brewery.
context
Earlier this month, the state met with cities to provide guidance on cannabis regulations that cities can implement under the new state law.
Just last week, the city of St. Paul passed a similar set of restrictions for cannabis businesses.
What's next?
The proposed zoning restrictions are still in the early stages of consideration and require further approval from council.
The Bureau of Cannabis Control currently plans to complete draft regulations for businesses in early 2025. The approval process is expected to begin in 2025 once regulations are in place. Currently, cannabis sales are only allowed on tribal lands.
