AKWESASNE — (Onerahtókha /April 9, 2026) In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is providing notification to membership of the proposed amendments to the Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance. Tribal members are encouraged to review and submit comments on the proposed amendment during a 30-day comment period ending on Onerahtohkó:wa/May 9, 2026.The change is to update the definition of a Serious Felony and other technical amendments. A summary of changes is included in the publication.
The Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance was first adopted by Tribal Council Resolution 2021-33; it was later amended by TCRs 2022-17, 2023-05, 2024-33 and 2025-54. The current proposal seeks to amend it for the fith time. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for membership to view on the Tribal members portal that can be accessed from the Tribe’s website. The document can also be accessed by contacting the Tribe’s Office of Boards and Commissions or the Tribal Clerk’s Office by calling (518) 358-2272.
The deadline to submit written comments for the proposed amendment is Onerahtohkó:wa /May 9, 2026 by emailing boardsandcommissions@srmt-nsn.gov, or by mailing or delivering them in-person to:
Office of the Tribal Clerk
Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron Tribal Administration Building
71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way
Akwesasne, New York 13655
Following the review of any submitted comments; the Tribal Council shall have at least thirty (30) calendar days to consider the comments received and create a final draft of the proposed legislation. Responses to any submitted comments shall be provided in the form a summary.
Once the final draft of the amendment is complete, the Tribal Clerk’s Office shall issue a notice to membership that the legislation is being presented for adoption by tribal council resolution.