A. A marijuana business operating license is a permission to operate any marijuana business operation in accordance with this chapter. A marijuana business operating license may be suspended, terminated, or revoked if the standards are not met, or if the business is sold or otherwise transferred as defined in this chapter. No person may engage in marijuana business without first obtaining an operating license, and renewal license(s) as required by this chapter.

B. All marijuana businesses must obtain a marijuana operating license. Existing medical marijuana businesses must obtain the license by December 31, 2016, and annually thereafter. New businesses must file an operating license application with the City within 30 days of obtaining the land use permit to operate, and must renew the operating license annually thereafter. An operating license is required for each marijuana business type operating at a particular location.

C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit a law enforcement agency’s ability to investigate unlawful activity in relation to a license issued pursuant to this chapter. [Ord. NS-2268, 2016; Ord. NS-2257, 2015]