(A) In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, a cannabis retailer license may be suspended and/or revoked if the Chief of Police, the Planning Director, or their designees find that the licensee, or any of the licensee's agents or employees, has violated any of the requirements, conditions, or prohibitions of the special use permit, state law, or the village's municipal code. During any period of license suspension, the business must remain closed and no operations may continue.
(B) Suspension of license. Upon the Chief of Police, the Planning Director, or their designees determining a violation of the requirements, conditions, or prohibitions of the use permit, state law, or the village's municipal code has occurred, a cannabis retailer license shall be suspended for up to sixty days.
(C) Revocation of license. Upon the Chief of Police, the Planning Director, or their designees determining that a second violation of the requirements, conditions, or prohibitions of the use permit, state law, or the Village's Municipal Code has occurred, the cannabis retailer license shall be revoked and no new license may be issued for the proprietor or any other business entity in which the proprietor is a partner or owner of ten percent or more of the business for a period of five years from the date of revocation.
(D) Appeal of suspension or revocation. A licensee may appeal the suspension or revocation of a cannabis retailer license to the Village Trustees by filing an appeal with the Planning Department within ten working days of the revocation.
(E) Any adult use cannabis business establishment shall remove all material, cannabis products, equipment, signs, and other paraphernalia prior to the expiration of its license or immediately following revocation or voiding of its licensure and/or registration. If the license holder discontinues use, he or she shall immediately notify the cannabis commissioner, the Bellwood Police Chief, and the Zoning Board.
(Ord. 19-39, passed 12-9-19)