Requires require prospective licensees of cannabis licenses to submit a formal attestation of compliance with local zoning laws, land-use regulations, and municipal code requirements
Summary
Requires prospective licensees of cannabis licenses to submit a formal attestation of compliance with local zoning laws, land-use regulations, and municipal code requirements and proof of local municipal compliance to the Cannabis Control Board when applying for an OCM Cannabis license, and give municipalities the ability to request an extension of time to submit an opinion on the prospective licensee application.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 14, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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MINOR
This bill amends the cannabis licensing process to require applicants to submit a formal attestation of compliance with local zoning and land-use laws, rather than just general proof of good standing. It also grants municipalities the ability to request a 30-day extension to review applications if they were not properly notified, ensuring local governments have adequate time to voice concerns.
Scope change
The bill expands the requirements for cannabis license applicants to include specific formal attestations regarding local compliance and introduces a new mechanism for municipalities to request time extensions for reviewing applications.
REQUIREMENT
Replaced the general requirement to submit proof of good standing with a mandatory formal attestation affirming compliance with specific local zoning laws, land-use regulations, and municipal codes.
Added a provision allowing cities, towns, villages, or community boards to request a 30-day extension to submit an opinion on a license application if the applicant failed to notify them directly.
ENFORCEMENT
Mandated that the Cannabis Control Board must respond in writing to any local government opinion, including an explanation of how that opinion influenced the decision to grant or deny the application.
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May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10347A
upper
May 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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May 14, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Pat Fahy
DDemocratic
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