SLEEPY EYE — The Sleepy Eye City Council will consider second readings of cannabis and THC product ordinances Tuesday, Aug. 8.

Ordinance 219 regulates the smoking or vaping of cannabis products where smoking is prohibited by the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act.

According to Ordinance 219, “use” means the smoking of cannabis products, inhaling or exhaling the vapor of cannabis products from any electronic delivery device and carrying an electronic delivery device that is turned on. Any person who violates any part of the ordinance is guilty of a petty misdemeanor.

According to Ordinance 220, the rapid introduction of newly-legalized THC products presents a significant potential threat to the public health, safety and welfare of residents of the City, particularly to youth.

Edible THC products have become increasingly common and are available in a variety of flavors and forms that appeal to children and young adults and may lead to negative health consequences. The City desires to enact requirements in an effort to prevent children and young adults from purchasing and using edible THC products.

No person may sell, offer for sale, give away, furnish, or delivery any edible THC product to any person under age 21. Ordinance violators are guilty of a misdemeanor, according to the ordinance.

The city council will also consider:

• A five-year joint powers agreement between the State of Minnesota on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the City to investigate and prosecute crimes committed against children and the criminal exploitation of children through the use of computers, and to disrupt and dismantle organizations engaging in these activities.

• Resolution 18-2022 approving a Sleepy Eye Arena Association premises gambling permit at The Dawg Haus Bar & Grill, 300 1st Ave. N., Sleepy Eye.

• An ordinance amendment requiring a resident manager before issuing a liquor license to a non-resident owner.

The city council meeting begins in the council chambers at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 8. It is also broadcast on the local cable access channel.