Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Ch. 5.30 Marijuana Delivery Services

Marijuana delivery services shall only be permitted subsequent to application, approval, and issuance of a business license in accordance with the criteria and procedures set forth in this chapter and all other applicable business license regulations.

(Ord. 1007 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 2, 2016)

Words and phrases not specifically defined in this chapter shall have the meaning ascribed to them under applicable State of California law, including, but not limited to, the Compassionate Use Act, the Medical Marijuana Program Act, the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, and the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act.

"Marijuana"

shall be defined as it is set forth in Section 11018 et seq., of the California Health and Safety Code, and shall include marijuana products as defined in Section 11018.1 of the California Health and Safety Code.

(Ord. 1007 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 2, 2016)

A. Marijuana delivery services shall only be permitted within the city by a business possessing a valid city business license, or a non-profit exempt from the business license requirement by complying with the requirements of this chapter.

B. A marijuana delivery service is defined as any commercial or non-profit service which delivers marijuana for any lawful purpose, in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, originating from a location outside the city to a final destination inside the city.

(Ord. 1007 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 2, 2016)

A. Failure to obtain a business license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is unlawful and a public nuisance.

B. Failure to obtain a business license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor violation and upon conviction thereof any violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

C. In lieu of issuing a misdemeanor citation, the city may issue an administrative citation, and/or assess an administrative fine of up to one thousand dollars for each violation of this chapter pursuant to the procedures set forth in Title 14.

D. A separate offense occurs for each day any violation of this chapter is continued and/or maintained.

E. The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies, and in the event of violation, the city may pursue any proceedings or remedies otherwise provided by law.

(Ord. 1007 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1113 § 2, 2016)