The terms contained in this chapter shall have the same definitions
as set forth in P.L. 2021, c. 16, known as the "New Jersey Cannabis
Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization
Act" ("Act").
It shall be unlawful for any person or any corporate entity to operate a cannabis establishment as defined in and governed by Chapter
175 of the City Code and P.L. 2021, c. 16, known as the "New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act" (the "Act") without first having procured an annual license from the
Health Officer, as the approving authority, to do so and without complying
with any or all of the provisions concerning operation and maintenance
of the same as contained in applicable state regulations promulgated
by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, New Jersey Department
of Health, or other binding authority. The Health Officer or other
designee shall have the authority to access and inspect any and all
parts of the licensed facility at any time during the normal business
hours of the facility.
No provision of this chapter is intended to apply or shall be
applied so as to impose any unlawful burden on either interstate commerce
or any activity of the state or federal government.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to the penalties provided by §
1-15 of the City Code, and each violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and each day the same is violated shall be deemed and taken to be a separate and distinct offense.