1320 Marijuana Moratorium

CITY OF ELGIN, OREGON RESOLUTION 1320 (2014)

REVISION TO Ordinance Title 13, Chapter 13.12; Section 13.12.170 A, 13.12.10 and 13.12.17 (a)(c)

WHEREAS:  The City of Elgin has determined that the establishment of Marijuana Facilities/Dispensaries within the city limits of Elgin would negatively affect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens and visitors to our community; and in addition be in violation of Federal Law.

WHEREAS: Therefore, the City of Elgin hereby places a moratorium on the establishment and location of Marijuana Facilities/Dispensaries, to include those described in House Bill 3460 that was approved by the Oregon Legislature in the 2013 Special Session, within Elgin.

WHEREAS: Any person, firm, organization or other entity that violates this ordinance shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $5,000.00 per violation.

WHEREAS: This ordinance will sunset and no longer be in effect on May 31, 2015.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:  The City of Elgin adopts Ordinance Title17, Chapter 17.40.140 establishing the authority to impose a moratorium on marijuana dispensaries with the Elgin City limits.  Ordinance Title 17, Chapter 17.40.140 attached.

READ for the first time in full this 25th day of March, 2014 upon the unanimous vote of the members present, after the text of the Ordinance was offered to the members of the Council and the press and public for their use during the meeting.

READ for the second time by title only this 25th day of March, 2014 upon the unanimous vote of the members present, after the text of the Ordinance was offered to the members of the Council and the press and public for their use during the meeting.

READ for the third time by title only this 8th day of April, 2014 upon the unanimous vote of the members present, after the text of the Ordinance was offered to the members of the Council and the press and public for their use during the meeting.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of April 2014.