117-24 Resolution Granting Application for Local License to Operate a Cannabis Retail Business - Pure Natural Vibes.pdf

117-24 April 9, 2024 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 and N.J.S.A. 24:61-45, the Township Council of the Township of West Orange (the “Township”) adopted Ordinance 2647-21 on July 13, 2021, amending the Township Code to establish rules and regulations governing cannabis; and WHEREAS, the Township’s rules and regulations governing cannabis within the Township includes a local license requirement, which requires proposed cannabis businesses to apply for and obtain the Township Council’s approval for the issuance of a local license to operate a cannabis business within the Township of West Orange (a “Local License”); and WHEREAS, Pure Natural Vibes LLC, an entity registered to do business in the State of New Jersey, submitted an application for a Local License for the proposed operation of a cannabis retail business within the Township at Suite 100 of the property located at: Block 84.01, Lot 60, commonly known as 470 Prospect Avenue (“Application”); and WHEREAS, Pure Natural Vibes LLC has received site plan approval from the Township’s Planning Board for the above-referenced proposed cannabis retail business; and WHEREAS, Pure Natural Vibes LLC received final approval from the State of New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (“CRC”) for a Class V Cannabis Retail Annual License; and WHEREAS, the issuance of a Local License to Pure Natural Vibes LLC to operate as a Cannabis Retail Business will not exceed the Township's current limit of retail cannabis businesses;

2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, in consideration of the recommendations of the Chief of Police hereby determines to be in the best interests of the Township, as follows: 1. The above recitals are incorporated as though set forth at length herein. 2. The application of Pure Natural Vibes LLC for a local license to operate a cannabis retail business within the Township of West Orange at Suite 100 of the property located at: Block 84.01, Lot 60 (commonly known as 470 Prospect Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey), is in compliance with the Township's local regulations on cannabis businesses, and is hereby approved. 3. This Resolution shall constitute proof that said application complies with the Township's local restrictions pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-45(c)(1). 4. The issuance of a Local License to operate a cannabis retail business within the Township would not exceed the Township's current limit of retail cannabis businesses. 5. The Township Clerk is authorized and directed to issue a Local License to Pure Natural Vibes LLC. 6. The Township Clerk shall also promptly provide Pure Natural Vibes LLC and the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission with a certified copy of this Resolution. 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Bill Rutherford, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: April 9, 2024