§ 1603. PERMITS REQUIRED.

(a) It shall be unlawful to engage in any Commercial Cannabis Activity or to operate a Cannabis Business within the City without obtaining and maintaining:

(1) A permit therefor issued by the Office of Cannabis;

(2) A license therefor issued by a State Licensing Authority pursuant to Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code; and

(3) Any such other licenses, permits, certifications, or registrations that may be required by State or City law.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any Person to engage in any Commercial Cannabis Activity for which a permit has been granted under this Article 16 if such permit has been revoked, or during any period in which such permit is suspended.

(c) If any license, permit, certification, or registration required for the operation of a Cannabis Business is denied, suspended, modified, revoked, or expired, the Cannabis Business and any Referring Department responsible for the action shall notify the Director of such action in writing within two business days.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any Person who is required to surrender a permit upon the sale of a Cannabis Business, as required by Section 1608 of this Article 16, to fail to do so.

(Added by Ord. , File No. 171042, App. 12/6/2017, Eff. 1/5/2018)