Overview: During the Richfield City Council meeting on November 26, 2024, progress was made toward establishing a regulatory framework for cannabis and hemp businesses as the city’s moratorium on cannabis sales is set to expire on January 1, 2025. The council reviewed a ordinance addressing registration, renewal, and licensing, in anticipation of the Office of Cannabis Management beginning its licensing process in 2025. This ordinance permits up to three dispensaries, aligning with the state mandate of one dispensary per 12,500 residents.