[Adopted 9-13-2021 by L.L. No. 1-2021]
It is the intent of this chapter to opt-out of allowing cannabis
retail dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption sites in the
Town of Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua hereby opts out of
allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on-site cannabis consumption
sites from being established and operated within the Town's jurisdiction.