Sec. 7-7.05. Cannabis business permit required.
a.It shall be unlawful to engage in any cannabis business within the City unless the person has:
1.A valid cannabis business permit issued by the City pursuant to this Article.
A. Exception.Cannabis testing laboratories do not need a cannabis business permit. Rather, cannabis testing laboratories are required to have a use permit pursuant to Chapter 38, Article 8, Section 38-39 et seq. It is unlawful for a cannabis testing laboratory to operate without a use permit;
2.A valid state license issued by the DCC;
3.A valid cannabis business license tax registration certificate issued by the City pursuant to Chapter 19, Article 6;
4.A City zoning clearance for retail cannabis businesses pursuant to Chapter 38, Article 16D;
5.A temporary cannabis event permit issued by the City for a temporary cannabis event;
6.Paid in full all required fees and charges which shall be established by resolution of the City Council; and
7.Obtained any other applicable approvals, such as a City building permit.
b.It shall be unlawful to rent, lease, license, or otherwise permit any cannabis business at any location, structure, or vehicle in the City by a person that:
1.Does not have a valid cannabis business permit;
2.Does not have a temporary cannabis event permit issued by the City for a cannabis event;
3.Does not have a valid use permit for operation of a cannabis testing laboratory;
4.Does not have a valid state license issued by the DCC; or
5.Is not in compliance with all applicable State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the cannabis activity. (Ord. 3674 § 11, 2023)