Summary Interim Ordinance No. 1408 06-12-2023
City of Fridley
Summary Interim Ordinance No. 1408
Authorizing a Study and Imposing a Moratorium on the Sale of Cannabinoid Products
The City of Fridley does ordain, after review, examination and staff recommendation that a
moratorium on cannabinoid products be enacted. A summary of the moratorium made by Interim
Ordinance No. 1408 is as follows:
Section one of the ordinance declares that the Fridley City Council (Council) finds that a
moratorium on the retail sale of cannabinoid products is necessary to protect the health, safety
and welfare of citizens. Section two defines “cannabinoids” and “trace amount.” Section three
summarizes the State legislature’s changes to Minnesota Statute § 151.72 to allow for the sale of
certain cannabinoid products and summarizes the Council’s authority to enact such a moratorium
pursuant to State law. Section four authorizes a study of the issue to gauge impacts to the City,
licensing and business regulations and zoning regulations. Section five imposes a moratorium.
Section six provides exceptions to the moratorium for business selling products related to the
Medical Cannabis Program. Section seven declares it a violation of the ordinance for any business
or person to sell cannabinoids within the City. Section eight declares any violation of the ordinance
is a misdemeanor. Section nine declares every section of the ordinance to be separate from any
other section. Section 10 establishes a 12-month term for the moratorium, which will expire June
30, 2024, or sooner. Section 11 declares that the ordinance was properly notices to the public as
required by State law and the City Charter.
Ordinance No. 1408 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley on June 12,
2023. The full text of the Ordinance is available on the City website or for inspection by any person
during regular office hours at the Office of the City Clerk.