285-22 Resolution Temporarily Suspending the Acceptance of Applications for Local Support of Proposed Cannabis Businesses.pdf

285-22 October 25, 2022 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act in 2021 (the “State Statute”) and the N.J.A.C. 17:30-5.1(g) of the regulations promulgated by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (the “Commission”) applicants for a state license to operate a cannabis business within the State of New Jersey must include in its application “proof of local support for the suitability of a cannabis business’s proposed location indicating that the intended location is appropriately located or otherwise suitable for activities related to the operations of the proposed cannabis business” (“Local Support”); and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, the Township Council for the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) adopted Ordinance 2647-21 (the “Cannabis Ordinance”) which establishes both the zoning requirements and the Township’s licensing requirements for Licensed Cannabis Entities which seek to operate within the Township; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2021, the Township Council also adopted resolution 188-21 authorizing the establishment of a Taskforce and Advisory Committee regarding Cannabis Businesses for the Township (the “Taskforce”) to assist and advise with the implementation of the Township’s regulations governing cannabis related businesses within the Township; and WHEREAS, the Township through the Taskforce has accepted, reviewed, and evaluated application for resolutions of Local Support from applicants seeking to operate a cannabis related business within the Township; and WHEREAS, the Township Council has adopted five (5) resolutions of Local Support to applicants who now have pending applications for licenses from the Commission (the “Commission Applicants”); and WHEREAS, the Township seeks to temporarily suspend the consideration of