New cannabis grow rules are officially on the books in Ouray County, as commissioners on Tuesday passed on second reading an ordinance governing facilities in unincorporated territory that will take effect Oct. 1.

The ordinance did not go through without discussion of the item, which had a first reading on Aug. 2 that was continued until Aug. 16.

County Attorney Leo Caselli introduced the ordinance, which he said was clearer than the 2019 ordinance it will replace and includes important updates su...