Norwalk to consider temporary ban on cannabis businesses

NORWALK — A committee will consider whether to impose a temporary ban on cannabis establishments within Norwalk, a departure from city officials’ early stance against limiting the product’s use. The Common Council’s Ordinance Committee is set to discuss and potentially vote on the “Temporary Prohibition of all Cannabis Establishments” on Tuesday evening, according to the meeting agenda. “In accordance with the authority granted under Connecticut State Regulation of Cannabis, all Cannabis Establishments are prohibited in all zoning districts in the City of Norwalk for a period of 9 months,” the agenda read. Recreational cannabis use was legalized in Connecticut in July, with some municipalities immediately taking steps to limit the use. Norwalk officials, however, said at the time there were no plans to bar cannabis businesses or limit smoking in the city limits beyond what is already in place for cigarette smoking.