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Carthage City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 17

MEDICAL DISPENSERS OF CANNABIS

10-17-1: DEFINITIONS:

 
ADULT-USE CANNABIS MEDICAL DISPENSING ORGANIZATION:
A facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire cannabis from licensed cannabis business establishments for the purpose of selling or dispensing cannabis, cannabis-infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia or related supplies to qualified registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers, pursuant to medical prescription per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, (P.A. 101-0027), as it maybe amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated there under. (Ord. 2020-13, 4-13-2021)
 

10-17-2: REGULATIONS:

   A.   All facilities for dispensing of medical cannabis activities in the City of Carthage, as above defined, shall comply with all regulations provided in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101- 0027) (Act), as it may be amended from time-to-time, and regulations promulgated there under, and the regulations provided below. In the event that the Act is amended, the more restrictive of the state or local regulations shall apply. Such facilities may be located only on the Carthage Square on the east side, the west side, or the south side, and at least 500 feet from any existing school or education facility. Any such facility may not be located within 500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private nursery school, preschool, primary or secondary school, day care center, day care home or residential care home, same to be measured from lot lines. No more than two medical dispensaries shall be authorized by the City.
   B.   The customer entrance shall be facing the public square and dispensing though any other entrance is specifically prohibited. No sale of cannabis shall be made other than pursuant to a valid medical prescription. (Ord. 2020-13, 4-13-2021)

10-17-3: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Petitioner shall install building enhancements, such as security cameras, lighting or other improvements, as set forth in the use permit, to ensure the safety of employees and customers of the adult-use cannabis business facilities and Establishments, as well as its environs. Said improvements shall be determined based on the specific characteristics of the floor plan for an Adult-Use Cannabis facility or Business Establishment and the site on which it is located, consistent with the requirements of the Act. (Ord. 2020-13, 4-13-2021)