A. Prior to engaging in any commercial cannabis activity, one must obtain a Commercial Cannabis Permit. The initial permit and annual renewal of an authorized and lawful Commercial Cannabis Permit is made expressly contingent upon the commercial cannabis business’ ongoing compliance with all requirements of State law, this chapter, the City of Chico City Code, any local regulations adopted by the City governing the commercial cannabis business at issue, the securing and approval of a Use Permit (when required pursuant to Title 19 of the Chico Municipal Code), and any required approval, permit or license required by any applicable local or State law, rules, or regulations.
B. No person may engage in, conduct, authorize, establish, or operate a commercial cannabis business, or cause, allow, or permit same, within the City of Chico unless and until the following are obtained, complied with, adhered to, and fulfilled:
1. A Commercial Cannabis Permit has been approved by the City, pursuant to the City’s laws, rules, policies, and regulations, as applicable, as same may be amended from time to time; and
2. Zoning clearance issued by the Community Development Director, including where applicable, issuance of a Conditional Use Permit; and
3. A City business license issued by the Finance Department authorizing the business operation of a commercial cannabis business; and
4. A valid State of California Seller’s Permit or other valid State of California license or permit for the applicable type of commercial cannabis business at issue has been obtained; and
5. Permittee is currently in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations pertaining to engaging in, conducting or operating a commercial cannabis business and commercial cannabis activities, including the duty to first obtain any required State licenses pursuant to MAUCRSA and applicable regulations; and
6. Permittee is currently in compliance with any and all applicable state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the occupancy of the premises for the City-approved commercial cannabis business operation, including any and all applicable building and fire code provisions; and
7. Prior to operating in the City and as a condition of issuance of a regulatory permit, operator of each cannabis facility shall execute an indemnity agreement with the City of Chico and an acknowledgement of limitations on City’s liability, certifications, assurances, and warranties.
C. Applicant shall be responsible for all fees and noticing obligations required for processing all permits.
(Ord. 2552 §1, Ord. 2589 §2)