2595-20 Ordinance Regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries.pdf

2 4848-4827-0498, v. 1 IV. CHAPTER 5, SECTION 34 SHALL BE AND HEREBY IS ESTABLISHED AND SUPPLEMENTED TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING: 5-34 LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA FACILITY. 5-34.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish the requirements for a duly Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility operating within the Township. The provisions of this section are subject to the enabling authority of the State of New Jersey and are subject to compliance with all statutes and/or regulations adopted by the State of New Jersey or its instrumentalities. If any provisions of this Section are inconsistent with the statutes and/or regulations of the State of New Jersey, the State statute and/or regulation shall govern. 5-34.2 Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: Commission shall mean the Cannabis Regulatory Commission operating under the New Jersey Department of Health and established pursuant to the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, N.J.S.A. 24:6I-1, et. al. Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility shall mean a duly licensed medical cannabis cultivator, a duly licensed medical cannabis manufacturer, or a duly licensed cannabis dispensary lawfully operating pursuant to the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, N.J.S.A. 24:6I- 1, et. al. 5-34.3 Commission Permit. Any Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility shall provide a copy of its permit issued by the Commission to the Police Department and Health Department no later than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of any operations. A Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility shall insure that a current permit is on file with the Police Department and Health Department at all times. A copy of the current permit issued by the Commission shall be posted within the Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility at all times at a location readily visible by any and all patrons of the facility. 5-34.4 Operating Requirements and Prohibitions. a. A Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility may only operate from the hours of 8:00 A.M. through 7:00 P.M. b. No persons under the age of eighteen (18) shall be allowed in a Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility. c. The sale or consumption of alcohol at a Licensed Medical Marijuana Facility shall be prohibited.