Chapter 10.42 — PROHIBITION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COOPERATIVES OR COLLECTIVES

It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to preclude the opening, establishment, and operation of medical marijuana cooperatives and collectives in all zones in the City. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

A. Medical marijuana cooperative or collective is not a permitted use and is prohibited in all zones throughout the City. No permit or any other applicable license or entitlement for use, nor any business license, shall be approved or issued for the establishment, maintenance or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective within the City.

B. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective within the City is declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated by the City either pursuant to Chapter 3.20 of the La Puente Municipal Code or any other available legal remedies, including but not limited to declaratory relief and civil injunctions. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)

The establishment, maintenance, or operation of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective in violation of or in non-compliance with any of the requirements of this Chapter or applicable provisions of Title 10 (Zoning) or La Puente Municipal Code shall be subject to any enforcement remedies available under the law and/or La Puente Municipal Code, including but not limited to Chapter 1.12 and Chapter 3.20. In addition, the City may enforce the violation of this Chapter by means of civil enforcement through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or by any other means authorized under the law. (Ord. 935 § 3 (part), 2015)