(A) Authorization. Temporary marihuana events are permitted in the City only as provided in this section.
(B) Prelicensure conditional approval. Pursuant to Emergency Rule 62, temporary marihuana events may only be held at a venue expressly approved by the city for the purpose of holding a temporary marihuana event. Prior to obtaining a temporary marihuana event license from LARA, a licensed marihuana event organizer may apply to the city for prelicensure venue and event approval. The application must include all of the following information:
(1) The name of the applicant. For applicants who are business entities, the applicant shall provide the legal business name of the applicant.
(2) Verification that the marihuana event organizer holds a valid license from LARA.
(3) A non-refundable application fee in an amount established by resolution of the City Commission.
(4) Verification that the applicant has been licensed by LARA as a marihuana event organizer.
(5) The proposed date(s) and hours of operation of the temporary marihuana event;
(6) The proposed venue of the temporary marihuana event, including the street address, parcel number, and zoning designation;
(7) A list of all marihuana retailers and marihuana microbusinesses who are expected to participate in the temporary marihuana event, and verification that each retailer and microbusiness is licensed by LARA and authorized to operate in the City under this chapter;
(8) A diagram of the physical layout of the temporary marihuana event, which must clearly indicate:
(a) Where the temporary marihuana event will be taking place on the location grounds.
(b) All entrances and exits that will be used by participants during the event.
(c) All marihuana consumption areas.
(d) All marihuana retail areas where marihuana products will be sold.
(e) Where marihuana waste will be stored.
(f) All areas where marihuana products will be stored.
(g) The specific location of each marihuana retailer or marihuana microbusiness licensee who will be participating in the event.
(9) A description of all proposed event security and signage.
(10) An attestation from the applicant that the temporary marihuana event will comply with the requirements of this section, the MRTMA, the Emergency Rules, and any other administrative rules or guidelines promulgated by LARA.
(11) An acknowledgment from the applicant that only edible marihuana products will be sold or used at the temporary marihuana event.
(12) Any other information or documentation related to the proposed temporary marihuana event requested by the City.
(C) Upon receipt of a complete application for preliminary approval, the City Commission or its designee may determine whether to approve or disapprove the proposed venue and proposed temporary marihuana event. In making this determination, the city shall consider the following nonexclusive factors:
(1) Whether the applicant and the application satisfies the requirements of division (B) of this section;
(2) The proximity of the temporary marihuana event to residential homes, schools, daycare facilities, parks, and locations likely to be occupied by individuals younger than 21 years of age;
(3) The impact of the temporary marihuana event on surrounding properties and businesses, including but not limited to noise, odor, and traffic impacts;
(4) The impact of the temporary marihuana event on the community as a whole; and
(5) The sufficiency of the proposed security measures.
(D) If the proposed venue and event are approved, then the city shall provide a written attestation to the applicant on the form provided by LARA indicating that the applicant is authorized to engage in onsite marihuana sales to, and onsite consumption by, persons 21 years of age or older at the temporary marihuana event at the proposed location, conditioned on the applicant obtaining all required licensed from LARA and complying the MRTMA, Emergency Rules, and any other administrative rules or guidelines promulgated by LARA.
(E) Requirements. All temporary marihuana events must satisfy the following requirements at the time of the commencement of the event and through the duration of the event:
(1) The applicant must hold a valid marihuana event organizer license issued by LARA.
(2) The applicant must hold a temporary marihuana event license from LARA for the temporary marihuana event.
(3) A temporary marihuana event may be held for a maximum of seven consecutive days.
(4) A temporary marihuana event may only operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
(5) The temporary marihuana event, and all sales and consumptions that occur during the temporary marihuana event, must comply with the requirements of the MRTMA, the Emergency Rules, and any other administrative rules or guidelines promulgated by LARA.
(6) In addition to the sign requirements imposed by LARA, all signs for the temporary marihuana event must comply with the city's zoning requirements for temporary signs.
(7) Marihuana sale and consumption at temporary marihuana events shall be limited to edible marihuana products.
(Ord. 1046, passed 9-9-19)