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activity is done in accordance with the regulations and laws of Minnesota regarding Medical Cannabis. b. This moratorium does not apply to the selling, manufacturing, or distribution of products that contain non -intoxicating, non -psychoactive cannabinoids as the primary cannabinoid ingredient, such Cannabidiol ("CBD") or Cannabinol ("CBN"), and which have no more than trace amounts of THC. SECTION 5. STUDY. The City Council directs City staff to study the need for local regulation regarding the sale, testing, manufacturing, or distribution of THC Products and Intoxicating Cannabinoids within the City of Elk River. Staff must also study the need for creating or amending zoning ordinances, licensing ordinances, or any other ordinances to protect the citizens of Elk River from any potential negative impacts of THC Products and Intoxicating Cannabinoids. Upon completion of the study, the City Council, together with such commission as the City Council deems appropriate or, as may be required by law, will consider the advisability of adopting new ordinances or amending its current ordinances. SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT. The City may enforce this Ordinance by mandamus, injunctive relief, or other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Administrator, in consultation with the City Attorney, to initiate any legal action deemed necessary to secure compliance with this Ordinance. A violation of this Ordinance is also subject to the City's general penalty in City Code § 1-8. SECTION 7. TERM. Unless earlier rescinded by the City Council, the moratorium established under this Ordinance shall remain in effect until forty-five (45) days from its effective date, at which point, it will automatically expire. SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the City Council.