City Council Meeting Date: May 6, 2025
To: Mayor & City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
Jeff Schroepfer, Police Chief
Lynette Peterson, City Clerk
Title
Consider Resolution Setting Fees and Penalties related to Chapter 30 - Health and Sanitation of the City Code, Article III - Regulation of Cannabis Retail Businesses, Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailers, and Events.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council is asked to consider a motion to approve Resolution Setting Fees and Penalties related to Chapter 30 - Health and Sanitation of the City Code, Article III - Regulation of Cannabis Retail Businesses, Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailers, and Events.
Summary Report:
Attached is a proposed fee resolution. Fees are also listed below that are included in the resolution:
Cannabis and Hemp Retail Business Registration Fees
Cannabis Retailer
Initial Retail Registration Fee
$500.00
Retail Registration Renewal Fee
$1,000.00
Cannabis Microbusiness
Initial Retail Registration Fee
$0.00
Retail Registration Renewal Fee
$1,000.00
Cannabis Mezzobusiness
Initial Retail Registration Fee
$500.00
Retail Registration Renewal Fee
$1,000.00
Medical Cannabis Combination Business
Initial Retail Registration Fee
$500.00
Retail Registration Renewal Fee
$1,000.00
Lower-Potency Hemp Edible Retailer
Initial Retail Registration Fee
$125.00
Retail Registration Renewal Fee
$125.00
Temporary Cannabis Event Permit Fee
$375.00
Cannabis and Hemp Retail Business Violation Penalties
Violation
Penalties
1st offense
$250.00 civil penalty
2nd offense within 2 years*
$500.00 civil penalty and a 3 day suspension of registration
3rd offense within 3 years*
$2,000.00 civil penalty and 10 day suspension of registration
4th offense within 5 years*
$2,000.00 civil penalty and 30 day suspension of registration
Northfield City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1076 Amending Chapter 30 - Health and Sanitation of the City Code, Articl...
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