[Adopted 11-19-2021 by L.L. No. 5-2021]
It is the intent of this local law to opt the Town of Warwick
out of hosting on-site cannabis consumption establishments within
the unincorporated areas of its boundaries.
The invalidity of any word, section, clause, paragraph, sentence,
part or provision of this local law shall not affect the validity
of any other part of this local law, which can be given effect without
such part or parts.
This local law is adopted pursuant to the Marijuana Regulation
and Taxation Act § 131, which expressly authorizes cities,
towns, and villages to opt out of allowing on-site cannabis consumption
establishments to locate and operate within their boundaries.
The Town Board of the Town of Warwick, County of Orange, hereby
opts out of licensure and establishing on-site cannabis consumption
establishments within the unincorporated areas of its boundaries.
This local law is subject to permissive referendum, as governed
by § 24 of the State Municipal Home Rule, in accordance
with the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act § 131.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in
the office of the Secretary of State of New York as provided by law.
Pursuant to Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act § 131,
this local law is subject to a permissive referendum and thus may
not be filed with the Secretary of State until the applicable time
period has elapsed to file a petition or a referendum has been conducted
approving this local law.