The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

A.

"Medical marijuana center," "medical marijuana-infused products manufacturer," and "optional premises cultivation operation" shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, Article 43.3, C.R.S., as the same may, from time to time, be amended.

B.

"Patient" and "primary caregiver" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Article XVIII, Section 14(1) of the Colorado Constitution.

(Ord. No. 1144-2011, § 1, 2-3-2011)

The city council makes the following findings:

A.

The Colorado Medical Marijuana Code, C.R.S. section 12-43.3-101, et seq., clarifies Colorado law regarding the scope and extent of Article XVIII, Section 14 of the Colorado Constitution.

B.

This chapter is necessary to protect and is enacted in furtherance of the public health, safety and welfare of the city.

C.

This chapter is intended to apply and shall apply to all property, businesses, and business enterprises operating within the city, whether stationary, mobile, or virtual.

(Ord. No. 1144-2011, § 1, 2-3-2011)

It is unlawful for any person to establish, operate, cause to be operated or permit to be operated a medical marijuana center, an optional premises cultivation operation, or a medical marijuana-infused products manufacturer facility in the city.

(Ord. No. 1144-2011, § 1, 2-3-2011)

A.

It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. Any such violation is hereby designated a criminal offense, and any person found guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine or imprisonment or both pursuant to Section 1.12.110 of the Woodland Park Municipal Code. Each day that a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter continues to exist shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.

B.

The conduct of any activity or business in violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the city may, in addition to all other remedies set forth hereunder, commence an action or actions or proceedings, for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in a manner provided by the law; and shall take such other steps and shall apply to such court or courts as may have jurisdiction to grant such relief as will abate or remove such medical marijuana center, optional premises cultivation operation, or medical marijuana-infused products manufacturer businesses or establishments and restrain and enjoin any person from operating, conducting or maintaining such a business or establishment contrary to the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1144-2011, § 1, 2-3-2011)