A local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on–site consumption sites as
authorized under Cannabis Law Article 4
Section I. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and on–site cannabis
consumption sites in the Town of Mendon that would otherwise be allowed under Cannabis Law Article
4.
Section II. Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131 which expressly authorizes the town board to
adopt a local law requesting the Cannabis Control Board to prohibit the establishment of cannabis retail
dispensary licenses and/or on–site consumption licenses within the jurisdiction of the town and is
subject to a permissive referendum, the procedure of which is governed by Municipal Home Rule Law §
24.
Section III. Local Opt–Out
The Town Board of the Town of Mendon hereby opts out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and
on–site cannabis consumption sites from being established and operated within the town’s jurisdiction.
Section IV. Severability.
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the application thereof to any
person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the
remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or
circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section V. Permissive Referendum/Referendum on Petition
This local law is subject to a referendum on petition in accordance with Cannabis Law § 131 and the
procedure outlined in Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
Section VI. Effective date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.