[Amended 10-17-2024 by Ord. No. O2024-1017A[1]]
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Editor's Note: This article, adopted as Ch. 175, was renumbered to fit the organization of the Code.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CANNABIS CONSUMPTION LOUNGE
A building, including any attached outside patio area, in or on which on-premises consumption of cannabis or cannabis-infused products may be allowed.
A. 
A cannabis consumption lounge may only be located within or immediately adjacent to a licensed cannabis retailer (dispensary).
B. 
It shall be unlawful to operate or maintain a cannabis consumption lounge without first obtaining a permit issued by the Village.
A. 
A licensed cannabis dispensary may apply for a cannabis consumption lounge permit. An applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 172 of the Village Code in completing and submitting an application. The Village may request additional information necessary to ensure proper and efficient administration of this article.
B. 
The applicant shall sign the application thereby attesting to the truth and accuracy of all information provided. Providing false information shall constitute a violation of this article and may result in a denial or revocation of a permit.
A. 
The fee for a cannabis consumption lounge permit shall be $100 per year in advance, which sum shall be paid to the Village prior to the end of business on April 30 of each year. The permit shall expire on April 30 following its issuance. The fee shall not be prorated for a portion of a year and shall be non-refundable.
B. 
If a permit is renewed after April 30, the fee shall be $150.
C. 
No property interest, vested right, or entitlement to receive a future permit to operate a cannabis consumption lounge shall ever inure to the benefit of a permit holder. A cannabis consumption lounge permit is revocable at any time with or without cause by the Mayor.
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A cannabis consumption lounge may operate during the hours that the associated dispensary is permitted to operate and up to one hour after the dispensary closes.
B. 
All cannabis or cannabis-infused products consumed on the premises of a cannabis consumption lounge must be purchased at the associated dispensary. No outside cannabis or cannabis-infused products (i.e., bring your own cannabis or cannabis-infused products) shall be allowed in or on the premises of a cannabis consumption lounge.
C. 
A cannabis consumption lounge shall not permit or allow a person under the age of 21 to enter or remain within the lounge.
D. 
A cannabis consumption lounge shall institute and maintain a plan to prevent over-consumption by patrons.
E. 
A cannabis consumption lounge shall maintain such ventilation and odor control so as not to create a public nuisance.
F. 
A cannabis consumption lounge shall provide sufficient security so as to prevent the lounge or associated property from becoming a public nuisance.
G. 
A cannabis consumption lounge shall provide local law enforcement with access to recorded security camera footage upon request and shall maintain such video recordings for a minimum period of 90 days.
H. 
A cannabis consumption lounge shall not permit unsealed cannabis to leave the lounge, except as may be approved or authorized by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Tax Act, as amended.[1]
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Editor's Note: See 410 ILCS 705/1-1 et seq.
A permitted cannabis consumption lounge operating within the Village shall comply with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to business.
Any person, firm or corporation found guilty of violating this article shall be fined not less than $200 nor more than $750 for each offense. In addition to any fine imposed herein, the offender shall be ordered to pay all of the costs and fees incurred by the Village in prosecuting the violation, which shall include, but not be limited to, the costs associated with an administrative adjudication proceeding or court proceeding, and reasonable attorney's fees.
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this article is judged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this article shall remain in force and not be affected by such judgment.