HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-E-02 Lower-Potency Hemp Edible RetailersCity Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Assistant City Administrator Kelly Murtaugh
Date: July 7, 2025
Item: Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Registration
Council Actions Requested:
Approve resolution for new lower-potency hemp edible registrations.
Background Information:
Council approved the most recent ordinance language regarding cannabis business registration in
December 2024. This ordinance language requires that applicants for local registration provide
proof of license by the state’s Office of Cannabis Management.
Lower-potency hemp edible retailers (LPHE) have been encouraged to register with the state’s
Office of Cannabis Management until licensing begins this fall. This has caused questions and
confusion from businesses inquiring whether or not they can begin retail operations in the city.
By pausing the requirement for OCM licensing until it is available, businesses who meet all other
requirements for local registration may be able to begin selling. Staff are recommending that in
the interim, until OCM licensing is available, that local registration be allowed. Once licensing
becomes available, all registered businesses would be required to submit a copy of the state
license. Direct outreach to LPHE businesses who register at the state level will prevent confusion
about the local ordinance and registration.
Additionally, because there are zoning district and distance requirements, staff also recommend
following Resolution 05-19-2025 for registration selection if there are businesses competing in
certain areas. Should there be more than one that completes all registration steps at the same
time, staff recommend a drawing to determine the approval.
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Financial Impact:
N/A
Committee Discussion:
This topic was discussed at the most recent Administration Committee meeting on June 9, 2025.
Committee members were generally in favor of addressing state registration confusion for lower-
potency hemp edible businesses.
Attachments:
None
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. ______
LOWER POTENCY HEMP EDIBLE REGISTRATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings adopted Chapter 117 Cannabis and Lower-
Potency Hemp Edible Business Registration in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hastings ordinance requires proof of license from the
State’s Office of Cannabis Management for new local registration; and
WHEREAS, state license issuance is not expected to occur until late 2025; and
WHEREAS, the selection process mirrors that stated in Resolution No. 5-19-
2025,documenting how to handle competing requests.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Hastings approves that the interim local registration process as noted until such time that
lower-potency hemp edible licensing is available through the state.
Passed the 7th day of July, 2025.
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Attest:
Kelly Murtaugh, City Clerk
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05-19-25
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CITY OF HASTINGS
DAKOTA COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.
CANNABIS RETAIL BUSINESS SELECTION PROCESS
WHEREAS,the City of Hastings adopted Chapter 117 Cannabis and Lower-Potency
Hemp Edible Business Registration in December 2024;and
WHEREAS,the City of Hastings ordinance designates approval of one (1)cannabis retail
registration per 12,500 population;and
WHEREAS,more than one cannabis retail business may seek registration approval through
the City;and
WHEREAS,the ordinance is silent on the selection process if more than one cannabis retail
business seeks simultaneous registration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hastings
approves that the selection process be based on time and date of city registration completion,with
a drawing in the event of simultaneous city registration completions.
Passed the 19th day of May,2025.
Attest:
Kelly Murtaugh,City Cler
Mary Faspender,Mayor