Ordinances

Council considering changes to tobacco and cannabis regulations

The Albert Lea City Council will vote Feb. 9 on whether to introduce changes to city ordinances that:

  • Regulate the sale, possession, and use of tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco-related devices
  • Regulate cannabis businesses within the legal jurisdiction of the city

See the PDF below for the ordinance language being considered. Also watch the Jan. 26 city council meeting for its discussion of the proposed changes.

These ordinance amendments require two council votes:

  • The first to introduce the changes and the second to adopt the changes.
  • The council is scheduled to vote on the final changes at its Feb. 23 meeting.

The public may provide input by:

  • Contacting members of the city council
  • Speaking during the public forum at the Feb. 9 council meeting
  • Speaking during the public forum at the Feb. 23 council meeting
  • Council meetings start at 7 p.m. and are held on the top floor of City Hall, 221 E. Clark St.

For more information

City Clerk Daphney Maras
507-377-4335