15.02.140 Cannabis Retailers in Operation Prior to Licensing

(a) Any person or business operating a business that is open to the public and is selling cannabis prior to obtaining a license shall be deemed ineligible to obtain a license, unless the person or business:

(1) Ceases operation within 48 hours of the enactment of this chapter;

(2) Remains closed to the public until a license is obtained; and

(3) Pays an additional fee determined by the CCO, which shall be no greater than $300 for each day the business was open to the public without a license.

(b) The CCB has the authority to provide a waiver of Section 15.02.140(a) on a case-by- case basis if circumstances warrant such a waiver.