(a) Title. This chapter shall be known as Marijuana Licensure.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for licensing, regulation and control of marijuana businesses and adult use consumer marijuana business, also known as recreational marijuana businesses, and dual use marijuana businesses and the premises upon which they are located and operated for the cultivation and processing and dispensing of marijuana as permitted by Ohio law. The objectives of this chapter are to prevent safety and fire hazards, disturbances, odors, disruption, theft of property, and other such nuisances or dangers within the City. The purpose of this chapter is also to exercise the authority of the City of Eastlake to allow marijuana businesses in accordance with applicable state law and regulations.
(c) Authority. The City Council hereby declares that this chapter shall be deemed an exercise of the police powers of the City Council of Eastlake, Ohio, for furtherance and protection of the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of Eastlake.
(Ord. 2017-082. Passed 10-24-17; Ord. 2024-047. Passed 8-27-24.)