§ 14-601. Other laws remain applicable.

(a)

Except as specifically provided herein, to the extent the state adopts any additional or stricter law, rule, or regulation, governing the sale, transportation, manufacture, cultivation, processing, packaging, displaying, testing or distribution of medical marijuana or medical marijuana-infused products, the additional or stricter regulation shall control the operation of any medical marijuana establishment in the city. Compliance with any applicable state law or regulation shall be deemed an additional requirement for issuance, renewal or denial of any license or operation of any establishment under this article, and noncompliance with any applicable state law or regulation shall be grounds for non-renewal, revocation, or suspension of any license issued hereunder.

(b)

Any licensee may be required to demonstrate, upon demand by the local licensing authority, its authorized representative, or law enforcement officers that the source and quantity of any marijuana grown upon the licensed premises are in full compliance with any applicable state law or regulation.

(c)

If the state or federal government prohibits the sale, transportation, manufacture, cultivation, processing, packaging, testing, or distribution of marijuana through medical marijuana establishments, any license issued hereunder shall be deemed immediately revoked by operation of law, with no ground for appeal or other redress available, on behalf of the licensee.

(d)

The issuance of any license pursuant to this article shall not be deemed to create an exception, defense, or immunity to any person in regard to any potential criminal liability the person may have for the transportation, packaging, manufacturing, cultivation, possession, sale, distribution, testing, or use of marijuana.

(Ord. No. 17-01, § 1, 2-6-2017)