(A) It is unlawful to grow, cultivate, transfer, distribute, process, sell or offer for sale in the city any cannabis without first having a license issued by the city pursuant to this chapter, or in violation of the terms of such license.
(B) An application for a license for the growing, cultivation, transfer, distribution, process, or sale of cannabis within the city shall be made to the City Clerk in writing, on the form or forms as prepared by the city, and shall be signed by the applicant or a duly authorized agent thereof. The application shall, at a minimum, contain the following information verified by oath or affidavit, and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable license fee as provided in this chapter:
(1) The name, age and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a co-partnership, the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case of a corporation for profit, or a club, the date of incorporation, the objects for which it was organized, the names and addresses of the officers and directors and, if a majority in interest of the stock of such corporation is owned by one person or his nominees, the name and address of such person;
(2) The type of business of the applicant and, in case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed;
(3) The length of time that the applicant has been in business of that character or, in the case of a corporation, the date on which its charter was issued;
(4) The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time application is made;
(5) The location and description of the premises or place of business to be operated under such license;
(6) A statement whether the applicant has made similar application for a similar license on premises other than described in the application, and the disposition of such application;
(7) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter, the laws of the state, or the ordinances of the city;
(8) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the federal government has been revoked, and the reasons therefor; and
(9) A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the state, the United States, or any ordinance of the city in the conduct of his place of business.
(C) No license shall be issued unless the applicant has applied for and received a license from the state for the growing, cultivation, transfer, distribution, process or sale of cannabis as provided in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/1-1 et seq.) and the requirements of this section, including the payment of the non-refundable license fee, have been satisfied.
(D) No license shall be issued unless the premises on which the growing, cultivation, transfer, distribution, process or sale of cannabis is proposed to occur complies in all respects with the applicable zoning ordinances for the city.
(E) A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $75 nor more than $750 for each separate offense.
(Ord. 2021-04-17, passed 4-13-2021)