The new ordinance places heavy regulations on cannabis businesses, including security, management of odors and zoning. Newark officials would be allowed to randomly inspect a cannabis business to ensure its following the local laws.
There would be a limit on the number – and types – of cannabis businesses. There would be a maximum of two "indoor consumption areas" allowed.
Newarks ordinance would also restrict the hours of business for cannabis shops, although the city cant regulate out-of-town delivery businesses who visit customers in Newark, as per state law.
There would be an annual fee for all cannabis licenses. Sales taxes would be set at the following rates:
- Cultivator – 2 percent
- Manufacturer – 2 percent
- Wholesaler – 1 percent
- Retailer – 2 percent