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6.3. B. - Page 9 <br />law. There is no certainty, however, how long this un- codified policy will remain in effect, <br />and the underlying conflict between federal and state statutes still remains; and <br />WHEREAS, an ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana distribution facilities, or <br />the issuance of any permits, licenses or entitlements for medical marijuana distribution <br />facilities, is declaratory of existing local law and necessary and appropriate to maintain <br />and protect the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City. <br />NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY <br />ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: <br />SECTION 1. The above constitute the Council's findings, which are hereby <br />incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth in their entirety. <br />SECTION 2. ZONING CODE ARTICLE 59 ADDED. Article 59 (Medical <br />Marijuana Distribution Facilities) is hereby added to the City of Redwood City Zoning <br />Code as follows: <br />Article 59. Medical Marijuana Distribution Facilities <br />59.1 Definitions. <br />59.2 Operation of medical marijuana distribution facilities <br />prohibited. <br />59.3 Violation — penalty. <br />59.4 Public nuisance. <br />59.5 Severability. <br />59.1 Definitions. <br />A. A "medical marijuana distribution facility" is any facility or location, whether <br />fixed or mobile, where a primary caregiver makes available, sells, <br />transmits, gives or otherwise provides marijuana to two or more persons <br />with identification cards or qualified patients, as defined in California <br />Health and Safety Code section 11362.5 et seq., or any facility where <br />qualified patients, persons with identification cards and primary caregivers <br />meet or congregate collectively and cooperatively to cultivate or distribute <br />marijuana for medical purposes under the purported authority of California <br />Health and Safety Code section 11362.5 et seq. <br />B. "Medical marijuana distribution facility" shall not include the following uses, <br />so long as such uses comply with this Code, Health and Safety Code <br />section 11362.5 et seq., and other applicable law: <br />ATTY /ORD.353 /MEDICAL MARIJUANA ADDING ARTICLE 59 TO RWC ZONING CODE <br />093011 <br />6 <br />