Allows municipalities to regulate public places where cannabis can be consumed
This bill allows towns, cities, and villages to create local rules governing where and how cannabis can be consumed in public spaces. Municipalities may establish time, place, and manner restrictions for public cannabis use (such as prohibiting consumption near schools or parks), but cannot ban licensed dispensaries. The law does not override state licensing rules for cannabis businesses but gives local governments authority to regulate public consumption directly. It also includes provisions for inspections of unlicensed cannabis activity and civil penalties for violations. This affects all local governments and cannabis businesses operating in public areas within their jurisdictions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Pam Helming
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
George Borrello
RRepublican/Conservative
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