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§ 115.24 SUSPENSION OF REGISTRATION.
   (A)   When suspension is warranted. The city may suspend a cannabis retail business's registration if it violates this chapter or poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public. The city shall immediately notify the cannabis retail business in writing the grounds for the suspension.
   (B)   Notification to OCM. The city shall immediately notify the OCM in writing the grounds for the suspension. OCM will provide the city and cannabis business retailer a response to the complaint within seven calendar days and perform any necessary inspections within 30 calendar days.
   (C)   Length of suspension.
      (1)   The suspension of a cannabis retail business registration may be for up to 30 calendar days, unless OCM suspends the license for a longer period. The business may not make sales to customers if their registration is suspended.
      (2)   The city reinstate a registration if OCM determines that the violation(s) have been resolved.
   (D)   Civil penalties. Subject to M.S. § 342.22, subd. 5(e) the city may impose a civil penalty, as specified in the city's fee schedule, for registration violations, not to exceed $2,000.
(Ord. 2024-01, passed 12-10-2024)
§ 115.25 LIMITING OF REGISTRATIONS.
    If the city has one active cannabis retail business registration for every 12,500 residents, the city shall not register additional state-licensed cannabis retail businesses.
(Ord. 2024-01, passed 12-10-2024)
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESSES
§ 115.35 MINIMUM BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   The city shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 1,000 feet of a school and school athletic fields.
   (B)   The city shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a daycare.
   (C)   The city shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of an attraction within a public park that is regularly used by minors, including a playground, bike/pedestrian trail or athletic field.
(Ord. 2024-01, passed 12-10-2024)
§ § 115.36 ZONING AND LAND USE.
   (A)   Cultivation. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cultivation are permitted in as a condition use in commercial zoning districts.
   (B)   Cannabis manufacturer. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis manufacturer are permitted as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts.
   (C)   Hemp manufacturer. Businesses licensed or endorsed for low-potency hemp edible manufacturers are permitted as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts.
   (D)   Wholesale. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for wholesale are permitted as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts.
   (E)   Cannabis retail. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for cannabis retail are permitted as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts.
   (F)   Cannabis transportation. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for transportation are permitted as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts.
   (H)   Cannabis delivery. Cannabis businesses licensed or endorsed for delivery are permitted as a conditional use in commercial zoning districts.
(Ord. 2024-01, passed 12-10-2024)
§ 115.37 HOURS OF OPERATION.
   Cannabis businesses are limited to retail sale of cannabis, cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
(Ord. 2024-01, passed 12-10-2024)
§ 115.38 ADVERTISING.
   Cannabis businesses are permitted to erect up to two fixed signs on the exterior of the building or property of the business, unless otherwise limited by the city's sign ordinances.
(Ord. 2024-01, passed 12-10-2024)
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