Foley Reviews Cannabis, Chicken Ordinance

FOLEY (WJON News) - Several city ordinances were examined at Tuesday’s Foley City Council meeting.

After some discussion, the city council passed an ordinance limiting the use of cannabis in public places.

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In Foley, the use of cannabis or hemp-derived products will not be allowed in city parks, places of public accommodation, or public places.

Also, a change to city code that would allow chickens to be classified as a pets, as opposed to farm animals, was discussed to allow residents to keep backyard chickens. After some discussion, Mayor Jack Brosh determined there was not enough support from the council for a change, and a vote was not called.

In another city council action, the council approved the purchase of a new fire truck from Midwest Fire Tanker was approved.