[Added 10-18-2018 by Ord.
No. 18-48]
A. For all state-licensed medical marijuana business operations, the annual licensing fees established within §
146-20 of the City Code shall be reduced by the following amounts for the applicable year if the business entity can demonstrate that it falls within one or more of the following categories:
(1)
Any business that can provide a Minority Business Enterprise
Certification from the State of New Jersey shall be entitled to a
25% reduction of the licensure fee, or remaining fee if a reduction
has already been applied under this section.
(2)
Any business that can provide a Women's Business Enterprise
Certification from the State of New Jersey shall be entitled to a
25% reduction of the licensure fee, or remaining fee if a reduction
has already been applied under this section.
(3)
Any business that can provide proof that at least 1/3 of its
employees are residents of the City of Trenton shall be entitled to
a 25% reduction of the licensure fee, or remaining fee if a reduction
has already been applied under this section.
(a)
In order to receive a reduction under this subsection, the business
entity must provide adequate proof of employment and residency, in
the form of payroll history (amounts redacted) and proof of residency
demonstrating at least nine months of both residency and active employment.
(b)
The City reserves the right to contact any employees referenced
in order to verify employment and residency.
(4)
Any business that can provide proof that at least one ancillary
service contract has been awarded to a business located within the
City of Trenton shall be entitled to a 25% reduction of the licensure
fee, or remaining fee if a reduction has already been applied under
this section.
(a)
In order to receive a reduction under this subsection, the business
entity must provide proof of an ancillary service contract valued
over $500 for services performed for the business the previous year,
and proof of payment.
(b)
The City of Trenton shall confirm that the ancillary service
company is a business entity located within the City of Trenton, and
possesses a valid business license in good standing.
(c)
Ancillary services shall include, but shall not be limited to,
mechanical services, auto repair services, custodial services, office
furniture and/or supplies, IT services, and construction and/or repair
services.
B. If any state-licensed medical marijuana business is able to satisfy
three of the above four categories, their annual licensing fee shall
be waived for that year.