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REPORT - URGENCY ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE OUTDOOR CULTIVATION OF CANNABIS FOR EITHER PERSONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
BACKGROUND: In an urban setting, the outdoor cultivation of cannabis can create adverse impacts on surrounding neighbors, including odor, security risks and environmental hazards. State law allows local jurisdictions, at their discretion, to regulate, or prohibit entirely, the outdoor cultivation of cannabis, whether for personal use and/or commercial purposes.
Over the past year, the Council’s Medical Cannabis Policy Subcommittee has been working with staff and with cannabis industry stakeholders to develop comprehensive policies to regulate medical cannabis businesses within the City limits. The Subcommittee has recognized the potential adverse impacts of outdoor cannabis cultivation and has recommended that the draft policy include a ban on all outdoor growing of cannabis. The draft policy is expected to be released for public review next mo...
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