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(g) (2) A state -licensed cannabis retail business shall apply to renew registration on a form established by the city. A cannabis retail registration issued under this article shall not be transferred. (3) Renewal fees. The city may charge a renewal fee for the registration starting at the second renewal, as established in Ramsey's rates and fee schedule. (h) Renewal application. The application for renewal of a retail registration shall include, but is not limited to items required under subsection 26-887(b) of this chapter. (Ord. No. 24-12, § 2, 11-12-2024) Sec. 26-888. Suspension of registration. (a) When suspension is warranted. The City of Ramsey may suspend a cannabis retail business's registration if it violates this article of the city or poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public. The city shall immediately notify the cannabis retail business in writing the grounds for the suspension. (b) Notification to OCM. The city shall immediately notify the OCM in writing the grounds for the suspension. OCM will provide the city and cannabis business retailer a response to the complaint within seven calendar days and perform any necessary inspections within 30 calendar days. (c) Length of suspension. (1) The suspension of a cannabis retail business registration may be for up to 30 calendar days, unless OCM suspends the license for a longer period. Reinstatement of the registration is dependent on the determination for the OCM. The business may not make sales to customers if their registration is suspended. (2) The city may reinstate a registration if it determines that the violations have been resolved. (3) The city shall reinstate a registration if OCM determines that the violation(s) have been resolved. (d) Civil penalties. Subject to Minn. Stats. § 342.22, subd. 5(e), the City of Ramsey may impose a civil penalty, as specified in Ramsey's fee schedule, for registration violations, not to exceed $2,000.00. (e) Limiting of registrations. The City of Ramsey shall limit the number of cannabis retail businesses to no more than one registration for every 12,500 residents within city limits. (Ord. No. 24-12, § 2, 11-12-2024) DIVISION 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS BUSINESSES Sec. 26-889. Minimum buffer requirements. (a) The following separation distances are measured between the customer entrance to the cannabis business to the main or primary entrance of the following uses: (1) The city shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 1,000 feet of a school. (2) The city shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a day care. (3) The city shall prohibit the operation of a cannabis business within 500 feet of a residential treatment facility. (Supp. No. 15, Update 2) Created: 2026-07-29 16:21:21 [EST] Page 3 of 5