(A) An application for renewal of a cannabis business permit shall be filed at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the current cannabis business permit.
(B) The renewal application shall contain all the required application information as set forth in § 7.02.051.
(C) The applicant shall pay a fee in an amount to be set by resolution and/or ordinance by the Board of Supervisors to cover the costs of processing the renewal application, together with any costs incurred by the county to administer the cannabis business regulatory program created under this chapter.
(D) A renewal application shall be denied for any of the reasons set forth in § 7.02.070.
(E) The Administrative Officer or his/her designee(s) is authorized to make all decisions concerning the issuance of a renewal permit. In making their decision, the Administrative Officer or his/her designee(s) is authorized to impose additional conditions to a renewal permit, if it is determined to be necessary to ensure compliance with state or local laws and regulations or to preserve the public health, safety, or welfare. Appeals from the decision of the
Administrative Officer or his/her designee(s) shall be handled pursuant to § 7.02.080.
(F) If a renewal application is rejected or denied, a person may file a new application pursuant to this chapter no sooner than one year from the date of the rejection or denial.
(G) Processing of renewal applications shall be given priority over first-time applicants for a cannabis business, should the county have more than one application period.
(Ord. 974, § 1, 2018)