(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, cause to be operated, or permit to be operated a medical marijuana center as the term is defined by the Colorado Medical Marijuana Code and Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division Medical Marijuana Rules, 1 CCR 212-1, within the City.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of section 22-572 or section 22-573 of this chapter. Any such violation is designated a criminal offense. Any person found guilty of violating any provision of section 22-572 or section 22-573, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine or imprisonment or both pursuant to section 1-13 of this Code. Each day that a violation of any of the provisions of section 22-572 or section 22-573 continues to exist shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.

(c) Any person charged with a criminal violation under section 22-572 or section 22-573, of this chapter shall be issued a summons and complaint, consistent with the provisions of Colorado Municipal Court Rule 204. Resolution of any summons and complaint is not subject to appeal by the board of adjustment, but shall be subject to the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure, 201 et seq. (Ord. No. 2019-32, § 24, 7-15-2019; Ord. No. 2010-59, § 1, 1-10-2011)