[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Clifton
Park as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-13-2021 by L.L. No. 9-2021]
It is the intent of this article to opt out of allowing retail
sales and/or the on-site consumption of cannabis in the Town of Clifton
Park that would otherwise be allowed under Cannabis Law Article 4.
This article is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131
which expressly authorizes the Town Board to adopt a local law requesting
the Office of Cannabis Management to prohibit the establishment of
cannabis retail sales licenses, and/or licenses for on-site consumption
of cannabis within the jurisdiction of the Town and is subject to
a permissive referendum, pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
A.
The Town
Board of the Town of Clifton Park hereby opts out of the provisions
of the Cannabis Laws that allow the retail sale or distribution of
cannabis products within the Town’s jurisdiction.
B.
The Town
Board hereby requests that the Office of Cannabis Management prohibit
the establishment of retail sales dispensaries, stores or locations,
for the sale or distribution of cannabis products within the Town
of Clifton Park, Saratoga County, New York.
C.
The Town
Board of the Town of Clifton Park hereby opts out of the provisions
of the Cannabis Laws that allow on-site cannabis consumption sites
from being established and operated within the Town’s jurisdiction.
D.
The Town
Board hereby requests that the Office of Cannabis Management prohibit
the establishment of on-site locations, facilities, sites, or businesses
for the consumption of cannabis products within the Town of Clifton
Park, Saratoga County, New York.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of
this article or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation,
or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction
to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not
affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be
confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
or part of this article or in its application to the person, individual,
firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy
in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
This article is subject to a referendum on petition in accordance
with Cannabis Law § 131 and the procedure outlined in Municipal
Home Rule Law § 24.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: No valid petition for referendum was filed
within the required timeframe.
This article shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.
