[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Somers as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-28-2022 by the Board of Selectmen, effective 5-27-2022]
The purpose of this article is to establish an ordinance prohibiting the sale and cultivation of cannabis/marijuana in the Town of Somers.
For use in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CANNABIS/MARIJUANA
As defined in Section 21a-240 of the Connecticut General Statutes or other applicable state law.
CANNABIS/MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT
A producer, dispensary facility, cultivator, micro-cultivator, retailer, hybrid retailer, cannabis food and beverage manufacturer, cannabis product manufacturer, cannabis product packager as defined in Connecticut Public Act 21-1 entitled "An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis."
Cannabis/marijuana establishments are hereby banned in the Town of Somers, and no building or property shall be used for such purpose.