ADDISON TOWNSHIP

Public Notice of

Ordinance Adoption

The following Ordinance was adopted by the Addison Township Board on January 14, 2019.

The adopted ordinance amends/adds new article to the Township of Addison Code of Ordinances. The adopted ordinance/article provides penalties for a violation of the sections.

The ordinance shall be numbered 19-1 and shall be known as PROHIBITION OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS ORDINANCE”.

THE TOWNSHIP OF ADDISON ORDAINS:

The Township of Addison ordains: The ordinance as adopted to amend/add an article to the Township code of Ordinances. The ordinance shall be numbered 19-1 and shall be known as PROHIBITION OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS ORDINANCE”. The adopted ordinance/article provides penalties for a violation of the section

PROHIBITION OF MARIHUANA

ESTABLISHMENTS ORDINANCE

An ordinance to provide a title for the ordinance; to define words; to prohibit marihuana establishments within the boundaries of Addison Township pursuant to Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et seq., or as otherwise codified or amended; to provide penalties for violation of this ordinance; to provide for severability; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; and to provide an effective date.

SECTION I

TITLE

This ordinance shall be known as and may be cited as the Addison Township Prohibition of Marihuana Establishments Ordinance.

SECTION II

DEFINITIONS

Words used herein shall have the definitions as provided for in Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et seq., specifically at MCL 333.27953, or as otherwise codified or amended.

SECTION III

NO MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS

Addison Township hereby prohibits all marihuana establishments within the boundaries of Addison Township pursuant to Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et seq., specifically at MCL 333.27956, or as otherwise codified or amended.

SECTION IV

VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES

1. Any person who disobeys neglects or refuses to comply with any provision of this ordinance or who causes allows or consents to any of the same shall be deemed to be responsible for the violation of this ordinance. A violation of this ordinance is deemed to be a nuisance per se.
2. A violation of this ordinance is a municipal civil infraction, for which the fines shall not be less than $100 nor more than $500, in the discretion of the Court. The foregoing sanctions shall be in addition to the rights of Addison Township to proceed at law or equity with other appropriate and proper remedies.  Additionally, the violator shall pay costs which may include all expenses, direct and indirect, which Addison Township incurs in connection with the municipal civil infraction.
3. Each day during which any violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
4. In addition, Addison Township may seek injunctive relief against persons alleged to be in violation of this ordinance, and such other relief as may be provided by law.
5. This ordinance shall be administered and enforced by the Ordinance Enforcement Officer of Addison Township or by such other person(s) as designated by the Addison Township Supervisor or Board from time to time.

SECTION V

SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.  If any clause, sentence, word, section or provision is hereafter declared void or unenforceable for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect the remainder of such ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect.

SECTION VI

REPEAL

All ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION VII

EFFECTIVE DATE

This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication on February 23, 2019

This is the adopted ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances. A copy of the approved text amendment and resolution may be purchased or examined at the Clerk’s office at the address below during regular business hours. Please call the Clerk if you have questions at 248.628.3317 ex 216.

Pauline Bennett, Addison Township Clerk.

1440 Rochester Rd.Leonard, MI. 48367

Publish: January 23, 2019

Posted: January 16, 2019

Effective date of Ordinance February 23, 2019