[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Cascade as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 6-26-2019 by Ord. No. 4-2019]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
IHRA
The Industrial Hemp Research Act, 2014 PA 547, MCLA § 286.841 et seq.
MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENT
That term as defined in the MRTMA.
MARIHUANA FACILITY
That term as defined in the MMFLA.
MMFLA
The Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act, 2016 PA 281, as amended.[1]
MMMA
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, 2008 IL 1, as amended.[2]
MRTMA
The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, 2018 IL 1, as amended.[3]
[1]
Editor's Note: See MCLA § 333.27101 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See MCLA § 333.26421 et seq.
[3]
Editor's Note: See MCLA § 333.27951 et seq.
A. 
Pursuant to Section 6 of the MRTMA, marihuana establishments are prohibited within the boundaries of Cascade Charter Township.
B. 
Marihuana facilities are prohibited within the boundaries of Cascade Charter Township.
A. 
Except as specifically provided in § 249-2, this article shall not affect the rights or privileges of any individual or other person preserved under the MRTMA.
B. 
This article does not affect the rights or privileges of a marihuana facility outside of Cascade Charter Township to engage in activities within Cascade Charter Township that it is permitted to engage in under the MMFLA within a municipality that has not authorized marihuana facilities to operate within its boundaries.
C. 
This article does not affect the rights or privileges of registered qualifying patients or registered primary caregivers under the MMMA or the MMFLA.
D. 
This article does not affect the rights or privileges of any individual or other person under the IHRA.
E. 
This article does not affect the rights or privileges of any individual or other person under any other federal or state law, rule or regulation related to the medical use of marihuana.
If any part of this article shall be found to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, said finding shall not affect the remaining portions hereof which shall remain in full force and effect.
This article shall become effective 30 days after publication.