§ 27-247. Temporary moratorium.

Beginning on the effective date of this article, a temporary moratorium is hereby imposed on the opening of new cannabis dispensing businesses and on the expansion or relocation of existing cannabis dispensing businesses in the City of Neptune Beach.

This temporary moratorium shall expire on February 6, 2018, unless reduced or further extended by action of the city council.

(1)

During the moratorium, it is unlawful and a violation of this article for any person or entity to open or cause to be opened any cannabis dispensing business within the City of Neptune Beach.

(2)

During the moratorium, it is unlawful and a violation of this article for any person or entity to relocate or cause to be relocated any cannabis dispensing business within the City of Neptune Beach.

(3)

During the moratorium, it is unlawful and a violation of this article for any person or entity to expand or cause to be expanded any cannabis dispensing business within the City of Neptune Beach.

(4)

During the moratorium, the City of Neptune Beach shall not accept, process or approve any application for business tax receipts, licenses, building permits, land use permits, or any development permits concerning or related to a cannabis dispensing business.

(5)

During the moratorium, the City of Neptune Beach shall not accept, process or approve any business tax receipts, building permits, land use permits, or any development permits concerning or related to a cannabis dispensing business.

(6)

During the moratorium, the City of Neptune Beach shall not accept, process or approve any licenses, permits, or approvals for any property, entity, or individual for the sale or dispensation of cannabis so long as this article is in effect.

Nothing in this temporary moratorium shall be construed to prohibit the use of cannabis pursuant to the Compassionate Use Act or other applicable Florida law, or the delivery of cannabis in compliance with the Compassionate Use Act or other applicable Florida law.

(Ord. No. 2017-02 , § 1, 2-6-17)