St. Cloud Working on Ordinance to Regulate THC Edibles

(KNSI) – St. Cloud is drafting an ordinance to govern the sale of THC edibles.

St. Cloud Councilman Mike Conway says he’s been getting questions from residents on where edibles will be sold.

“Unfortunately, when the state allowed this, they did not provide a lot of guidance as to whom, how many, or how much. The concentration of the packaging itself has been defined but, as far as who can sell it, that’s not been defined.”

The Minnesota Legislature passed the law earlier this year, and it went into effect on July 1st. The law allows the sale of up to 50 milligrams of THC derived from hemp to be infused into packages of candies, gummies, baked goods and drinks.

St. Cloud City Administrator Matt Staehling says the issue surprised many cities.

“We’re aware of the issue. We’re working on a policy response. We have not drafted an ordinance yet but, what we are doing is we’re consulting with the League of Minnesota cities and with our colleagues around the state.”

He said city attorney Renee Courtney talked with other city attorneys last week to get the process going.

“Mrs. Courtney had a phone conference with city attorneys from various parts of the state where they are beginning to discuss the legal ramifications and potential regulatory frameworks. And so, it is a work in progress.”

Councilman Conway asked city staff to bring them something to look at in August.

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