5.20.010 Chapter intent and purposes.
The intent and purpose of this chapter is to regulate commercial cannabis production activity (as defined in CMC 5.20.020)in accordance with state law (as defined in CMC 5.20.020) to promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the residents and businesses within the city. The city is authorized to regulate this activity pursuant to state law, including, but not limited to, MAUCRSA. The goals of this regulation for commercial cannabis production activity include:
(1) To comply with the goals and guidance set forth in the Cole Memo.
(2) To minimize the size of the illegal market for cannabis in the city and the surrounding regions.
(3) To create jobs, revenue, and economic growth for the city and its residents.
(4) To enable law enforcement and regulators to have sufficient rights to inspect and audit cannabis permittees and take expeditious action against cannabis permittees who violate the requirements of this chapter.
(5) To minimize social harms which may arise from cannabis including youth consumption or intoxicated driving.
(6) To regulate the manner of advertising and location of cannabis permittees such that public nuisance is minimized. (Ord. 730 § 8, 2022).