The following provisions shall apply to a cannabis dispensary.
(A) A cannabis dispensary may not be located:
(1) Within 1,500 feet of an existing public or private school, park, library, playground, recreation center, childcare center, and family childcare home.
(2) Within 1,500 feet of a property owned by Frederick County Government or owned by the Frederick County Board of Education that is planned to be used for a public school, park, library, playground, or recreation center in the future.
(3) Within 1,500 feet of a property identified on the Comprehensive Plan as a future public school, library, recreation center, park, or similar use that is intended to be used for a public purpose.
(4) Within 1,000 feet of another cannabis dispensary.
(B) The distance requirements under subsection (A) above shall be measured using a direct line between the nearest property lines.
(C) A cannabis dispensary may not operate as a home occupation.
(D) The cannabis dispensary use, requirements, and restrictions apply to operations under a standard cannabis license issued by the state as well as operations under a micro license issued by the state.
(Bill No. 23-21, 11-21-2023)