[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Copake as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[Adopted 12-9-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2022]
It is the intent of this chapter to opt out of allowing on-site
cannabis consumption sites in the Town of Copake that would otherwise
be allowed under Cannabis Law Article 4.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131,
which expressly authorizes the Town Board to adopt a local law requesting
the Cannabis Control Board to prohibit the establishment of cannabis
retail dispensary licenses and/or on-site consumption licenses within
the jurisdiction of the Town and is subject to a permissive referendum,
the procedure of which is governed by Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
The Town Board of the Town of Copake hereby requests the Cannabis
Control Board prohibit the establishment of on-site consumption licenses
within the jurisdiction of the Town of Copake.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of
this chapter or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation,
or circumstance, shall be adjudged 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 chapter 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 chapter 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 requesting such referendum
was filed as of 1-24-2022.
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the Secretary of State.
