Can municipalities prohibit cannabis establishments within their boundaries?

Yes. A unit of local government may enact ordinances to prohibit or significantly limit a recreational cannabis business establishment’s location.

NOTE: While recreational cannabis business establishments may be prohibited, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act specifically provides that medical marijuana disbursement facilities may not be prohibited within municipal borders. For medical cannabis establishments, then, municipalities can only regulate location via “reasonable” zoning regulations (special use permits, etc.).

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1. Can municipalities prohibit cannabis establishments within their boundaries?
2. Can municipalities and other units of local government prohibit the use of cannabis within their boundaries?
3. Can municipalities regulate the on-premises consumption of cannabis and/or allow cannabis cafes and lounges?