(a) Application for license renewal shall be made in writing to the City Clerk at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of an existing license.
(b) An application for a license renewal shall be made under oath on forms provided by the City Clerk.
(c) An application for a license renewal shall be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000), of which half will be returned if the license is not renewed. The renewal fee is established to defray the costs of the administration of this Chapter.
(d) Upon receipt of a completed application for a License Renewal meeting the requirements of this Chapter and the license renewal fee, the City Clerk shall refer a copy of the renewal application to appropriate City departments and officials for review.
(e) An application for a license renewal shall be not be considered for approval unless:
(1) The Fire Inspector has inspected the proposed location for compliance with all laws for which they are charged with enforcement within the past calendar year;
(2) The Building Department has confirmed that the location complies with the Zoning Code and this Chapter, at the time a license is granted and that the Marihuana Business meets the City building code requirements;
(3) The Building Department has verified that the location remains in compliance with its Site Plan approval.
(4) The City Treasurer has confirmed that the applicant and each stakeholder of the applicant and the location of the Marihuana Business are not currently in default to the City;
(5) The Department of Public Safety has reviewed the application and determined that the applicant has satisfied the requirements of this Chapter with respect to the background check and security plan;
(6) The applicant possesses the necessary state licenses or approvals, including those issued pursuant to the MMFLA and MRTMA;
(7) The applicant has operated the Marihuana Business in accordance with the conditions and requirements of this Chapter;
(8) The Marihuana Business has not been determined to be a public nuisance; and
(9) The applicant is operating the Marihuana Business in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
(f) If written approval is given by each individual, department, or entity identified in Subsection (e), and the renewal application is found to be compliant with this, the City Clerk shall issue a license renewal to the applicant. If no renewal license is issued, half of the renewal fee shall be returned. The renewal shall be deemed approved if the City Clerk has not issued formal notice of denial within sixty (60) days of the filing date of the application, unless the applicant is advised of non-compliance with this Chapter or incompleteness of information or any required inspection during such period.
(Res. 2020-253A. Passed 9-8-20.)