Benton County Board Sets Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed Cannabis Ordinance

Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI

Jennifer Lewerenz

Oct 2, 2023 | 10:04 AM

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Originally published September 25th, 2023 9:19 a.m.

Updated October 2nd, 2023 10:04 a.m.

(KNSI) — The Benton County Board of Commissioners has announced a public hearing to discuss an ordinance limiting the use of cannabis products in public places.

The hearing is scheduled for October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. in the Benton County Boardroom at 531 Dewey Street in Foley.

Officials say there will be opportunities for community members to engage in the decision-making process regarding the Proposed Use of Regulated Products in Public Places Ordinance. The products include cannabis flower, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived THC consumer products. The proposed ordinance will be limited to the unincorporated areas of Benton County, County leased and owned properties and County parks.

Anyone who wants to read the proposed ordinance can click here. Paper copies will be distributed through the Benton County Land Services Director’s office by calling 320-968-5065.

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