(A) The payment of a cannabis business activities tax required by this article, and which is accepted by the county, shall not entitle any person to carry on any cannabis business activity unless that person has complied with all of the requirements of this code and all other applicable state laws.
(B) No tax paid under the provisions of this article shall be construed as authorizing the conduct or continuance of any illegal or unlawful business, or any business in violation of any local or state law.
(Measure C Initiative, adopted 2018)