(A) It is the purpose of this section to prohibit the location of certain marijuana businesses within the jurisdictional area of the City of Big Timber and the Big Timber Zoning Jurisdiction, pursuant to the vote of the electorate in November 3, 2020 general election; to regulate medical marijuana businesses to promote the health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the citizens of the City of Big Timber, and to provide interim guidance in the event that there is a change in the opt in requirements for marijuana businesses in the city's jurisdictional area.
(B) The provisions of this section have neither the purpose nor effect of imposing a restriction on the availability of medical marijuana allowed pursuant to Montana law, subject to the siting and inspection requirements herein for medical marijuana dispensaries. Similarly, it is not the intent or effect of these regulations to restrict or deny access by adults to providers of medical marijuana provided the requirements of MCA §§ 16-12-501 et seq. are met.
(C) The provisions of this section do not prohibit the personal use of marijuana and cultivation of marijuana for personal use, subject to the limits and requirements set forth in MCA §§ 16-12-106 and 16-12-108 and other provisions of state law.
(Ord. 489, passed 12-6-2021; amd. 6-6-2022; Ord. 493, passed 1-16-2023)