§ 14-168. Issuance of certificate of approval.

(a)

Upon expiration of the appeal deadline detailed in this article, if no appeal is filed, or upon issuance of a final order if an appeal is filed, the county shall issue certificates of approval as provided in this article.

(b)

A certificate of approval issued pursuant to this article does not eliminate the need for the operator to obtain other required permits or licenses related to the operation of the medical marijuana treatment center including, without limitation, payment of business taxes, and any development approvals or building permits required by law.

(c)

Amendment of a certificate of approval or premises authorization, solely to change the location of a medical marijuana treatment center shall not be denied so long as all other conditions for the issuance of a certificate of approval have been met and the new location complies with this article and all laws.

(d)

A certificate of approval or premises authorization may not be transferred.

(e)

Operator shall notify the county of any change in medical director, and provide appropriate credentials evidencing their experience as comparable of the director at the time of certificate of approval. The county may reasonably reject a replacement director at its discretion.

(Ord. No. 2016-97, § 1, 10-17-16)