If City Council has endorsed an applicant, only after such endorsement, and specifically not before, the City may agree to terms of a "community host agreement" with the cannabis establishment which sets forth the applicant's willing commitment to the community, and in particular the surrounding neighborhoods, and its support for, by example, local cannabis education programs, local employment and jobs training, enhanced neighborhood security, public safety programs, social services and welfare programs, or other mutually beneficial community investments. This agreement will be evidenced by a resolution of the City Council.
A.
An applicant is prohibited from operating a cannabis consumption area without first obtaining approval from both the State Commission and the City of Salem. The Economic Development/Community Development Committee and City Council shall receive and review all applications for endorsement of a cannabis consumption area made to the State Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:6I-21 or N.J.S.A. 24:6I-42. The State Commission shall convey to the City, within 14 days, a copy of the application for consumption area. If the application does not receive the endorsement of the City within one year after the state approval, the state endorsement shall expire.
B.
The Economic Development/Community Development Committee shall consider the application for cannabis consumption area pursuant to the conditions set forth in the City of Salem Municipal Code and shall, in consultation with the Salem Police Department on matters of public health, safety and general welfare, make a recommendation for endorsement or denial to the City Council for adoption by resolution. Such resolution shall be conveyed to the State Commission.
C.
The applicant seeking municipal approval for a cannabis consumption area shall file a separate application, on a standardized form established by the City and available on the City's website or from the Administrative Officer. The municipal application shall not be deemed complete until all documents are received and the application fees have been remitted.
D.
Consumption endorsement may be rescinded by the City Council, at any time, pursuant to Section 28 of P.L. 2019, c. 153 (N.J.S.A. 24:61-21 or N.J.S.A. 24:61-42) if the licensee is found to be in violation of any state provision or condition of approval, or if it is determined that the health, safety or general welfare of the public is being adversely impacted.
E.
The City shall have 90 days from the receipt of a complete application for consumption endorsement to issue its endorsement, or report to the contrary.
F.
An applicant for endorsement shall provide additional clarification and/or supplementation within 10 days after and written request by the City for the same.