853.18 INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CITY.
   (a)   By accepting a license issued pursuant to this Chapter, the holder waives and releases the City, its officers, elected officials, and employees from any liability for injuries, damages or liabilities of any kind that result from any arrest or prosecution of Marihuana Business owners, operators, employees, clients or customers for a violation of state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
   (b)   By accepting a license issued pursuant to this Chapter, the holder agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers, elected officials, employees, and insurers, against all liability, claims or demands arising on account of any claim of diminution of property value by a property owner whose property is located in proximity to a Marihuana Business, arising out of, claimed to have arisen out of, or in any manner connected with the operation of a Marihuana Business or any claim based on an alleged injury to business or property by reason of a claimed violation of the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), 18 U.S.C. §1964(c).
(Res. 2020-253A. Passed 9-8-20.)