HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2088 ORDINANCE NO
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A BAN ON PSILOCYBIN SERVICE CENTERS AND THE
MANUFACTURE OF PSILOCYBIN PRODUCTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, in November 2020, Oregon voters approved Ballot Measure 109, known as
the Oregon Psilocybin Service Act (codified at ORS 475A), which allows for the manufacture,
delivery and administration of psilocybin at licensed facilities; and
WHEREAS, ORS 475A.235 provides that the Oregon Health Authority will regulate the
manufacturing, transportation, delivery, sale and purchase of psilocybin products and the
provision of psilocybin services in the state; and
WHEREAS, the Oregon Health Authority has initiated a rulemaking process to implement
the state's psilocybin regulatory program and intends to begin accepting applications for
psilocybin-related licenses on January 2, 2023; and
WHEREAS, as of July 14, 2022, the Oregon Health Authority has not completed the
rulemaking process for implementing the state's psilocybin regulatory program, and the City of
Central Point is uncertain how the manufacture, delivery and administration of psilocybin at
licensed psilocybin facilities will operate within the city; and
WHEREAS, ORS 475A.718 provides that a city council may adopt an ordinance to be
referred to the electors of the city prohibiting the establishment of state licensed psilocybin
product manufacturers and/or psilocybin service centers in the area subject to the jurisdiction of
the city; and
WHEREAS, the Central Point City Council believes that prohibiting psilocybin product
manufacturers and psilocybin service centers within the city's jurisdictional boundaries is in the
best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the people of the City of Central Point;
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to refer to the voters of Central Point the question of
whether to establish a ban on state-licensed psilocybin product manufacturers and psilocybin
service centers within the city's jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, a City ordinance will not take effect until 30-days following the second
reading; the last day for the City to file this ballot title with Jackson County is August 19, 2022,
and the City Council will not hold another Council meeting until August 11, which necessitates the
adoption of this Ordinance under a declaration of emergency for referral to the November 8,
2022 general election.
1 —Ordinance No.c2a' S's (City Council 7/14/2022)
Now, therefore,
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF CENTRAL POINT DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. Prohibition.
The establishment of psilocybin product manufacturers licensed under ORS 275A.290 and
psilocybin service centers licensed under ORS 475A.305 is prohibited in the City of Central
Point.
Section 2. Referral.
This ordinance is referred to the electors of the city of Central Point for approval at the next
statewide general election on November 8, 2022.
Section 3. Declaration of Emergency - Effective Date.
This Ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and
safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance takes effect on its passage.
Passed by the Council and signed by me in authentication of its passage this `4/ ay of
, 2022.
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Mayor Hank Williams
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City Recorder
2 —Ordinance No. CO& (City Council 7/14/2022)