(a) Definitions.
(1) “Marijuana” means marihuana as defined in section 3719.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) “Medical Marijuana” means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed or used for a medical purpose.
(b) Prohibition.
(1) The cultivation, possessing, testing, packing, storage or retail dispensing of medical marijuana shall be a prohibited use in all zoning districts within the City of Defiance.
(2) Use of property in violation of this section shall constitute a nuisance subject to the penalties set forth in Section 1317.99 of the Codified Ordinances of Defiance, Ohio.
(3) In addition to other penalties provided by law, the Law Director shall be authorized to institute civil proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin violations of this section; for monetary damages arising from violations of this section; and to take all actions necessary to secure enforcement of any injunction and collect upon any damage award, judgment or fine in contempt levied in violation of this section.
(Ord. 7968. Passed 12-12-17.)