(1) Purpose. The purpose and intent of this section is to permit and regulate the medicinal cannabis cultivation in order 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.

(2) Scope – Medicinal Cannabis. This section permits and regulates the medicinal cannabis cultivation pursuant to state law, including MAUCRSA. Subject to the terms of this chapter, cultivation permits may be issued by the city for medicinal cannabis cultivation pursuant to and in accordance with state law, including MAUCRSA.

(3) Outdoor cultivation is prohibited within the city.

(4) Indoor cultivation is permitted only on properties within the applicable permit zone with a valid cultivation permit and other requisite permits and entitlements.

(5) Indoor cultivation may include growing cannabis plants, harvesting cannabis plants, and drying cannabis flowers but shall not include the manufacturing of cannabis products, unless otherwise authorized pursuant to this chapter.

(6) Entrance to the cultivation area, and all storage areas, of the applicable premises shall be locked at all times and under the control of the staff of such premises. (Ord. 673 § 9, 2017).