(a) "Academic medical center" has the same meaning as in section 4731.297 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(b) "Marijuana" has the same meaning as defined in section 3719.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(c) "Medical marijuana" means marijuana that is cultivated, processed, dispensed, tested, possessed, or used for a medical purpose.
(d) "State university" has the same meaning as in section 3345.011 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Ord. 17-32. Passed 9-18-17.)
(a) The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical marijuana within the City of Germantown is hereby prohibited.
(b) This section does not prohibit research related to marijuana conducted at a state university, academic medical center, or private research and development organization as part of a research protocol approved by an institutional review board or equivalent entity, if otherwise permitted by State law or rules, or local ordinance.
(Ord. 17-32. Passed 9-18-17.)
Whoever violates Section 1129.24.2 is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 17-32. Passed 9-18-17.)
(a) The cultivation, processing, or retail dispensing of medical marijuana shall be a prohibited use in all zoning districts within the City of Germantown.
(b) Use of property in violation of this section shall constitute a nuisance.
(c) 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 relation to a violation of this Section.
(Ord. 17-32. Passed 9-18-17.)