(A) The application for a license shall contain the following information:
(1) For each individual owner:
(a) True name and all other names used in the past five years;
(b) Date of birth;
(c) Permanent home address of the applicant;
(d) Business and home telephone numbers;
(e) A statement as to whether or not the owner has been convicted of any crime other than traffic offenses and, if convicted, the date and court of conviction, the specific crime convicted of, and the penalty imposed;
(f) A statement as to whether or not the owner has ever had ownership interest in a marijuana business, and, if so, the specific location of the business and the dates of such operation;
(g) A statement as to whether or not the owner has been denied an application for a marijuana business license in any jurisdiction or has had such license suspended or revoked;
(h) The address and telephone number of the premises and the business, if different from the premises;
(i) The name under which the business and premises will be operated and verification of trade name filed with the Secretary of State;
(j) A statement as to whether or not the owner will directly operate the marijuana business, or whether an operator who is not an owner will operate it, and if the latter, the application shall contain information required by this section supplied in detail as to each such operator;
(k) A floor plan of the premises and the immediate vicinity drawn to scale, showing the square footage, interior dimensions, plans and specifications for the interior of the building, and layout for the business. Layout shall include, but is not limited to restricted access areas, principal uses for each floor area, areas of ingress and egress, and all security cameras;
(l) A map showing all schools, playgrounds, churches, and public parks within a radius of 500 feet of the premises;
(m) The name, address and telephone number of the agent of the business upon whom service of process can effectively and validly be made; and
(n) A security plan that the business intends to install, employ and operate to meet all requirements pursuant to R.C. Chapter 3796 including policies and procedures to ensure a secure, safe facility to prevent theft, loss, or diversion and protection of facility personnel.
(B) When making application for a license to operate in the city, all marijuana cultivator and processing facilities and marijuana dispensaries shall provide the city with a copy of the following documents:
(1) A copy of a license issued by the State of Ohio Division of Cannabis allowing for the cultivation, processing or retail sale of marijuana prior to opening.
(2) A copy of a signed lease, letter of intent, or deed for the property where the marijuana retail establishment is proposed to operate.
(3) A photocopy of the applicant's driver's license or other government-issued identification.
(4) Verification the business is registered to conduct business in Ohio with the Secretary of State.
(C) In order to obtain a license from the city, all marijuana cultivator and processing facilities must also submit to the city a plan approved by a professional engineer or industrial hygienist, explaining plans for reducing marijuana odors associated with cultivation, manufacturing, or processing of marijuana, which shall include, at a minimum, contact information, operating hours, a floor plan, a description and schedule of odor-producing activities, administrative controls such as employee training and maintenance, and engineering controls such as carbon filtration.
(Ord. 22-2024, passed 6-19-24)