The St. Paul City Council unanimously passed an ordinance on Wednesday that regulates how and where cannabis retailers conduct business in the city.

Once the state launches licensing, future cannabis retailers will be allowed to open within about a block of St. Paul high schools and elementary schools. The St. Paul City Council voted 7-0 on Wednesday to adopt the recommendation of city staff and create a 300-foot buffer between cannabis shops and primary and secondary schools.

The new rules mirror those of liquor stores in St. Paul. The ordinance requires 24/7 video monitoring of the store’s sales areas and entrances and exits.