§ 7.20.010. Local Regulatory Authority.

A.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly is the local regulatory authority for regulation of local marijuana establishments in the area of the borough outside of the cities under AS 17.38 and any implementing regulations.

B.

The assembly is authorized to comment to the State of Alaska Marijuana Control Board on marijuana establishment license applications within the Kenai Peninsula Borough consistent with the standards set forth in AS 17.38, 3 AAC 306, and KPB 7.30. A public hearing shall be held by the assembly prior to submitting the borough's comments on a license application or relocation to the State of Alaska. License renewals and transfers shall be processed pursuant to KPB 7.30.010(D).

C.

The planning commission, consistent with AS 29.40 and KPB 21.01.010, shall make recommendations to the borough assembly regarding land use regulation of commercial marijuana facilities as defined by AS 17.38 and administer and implement any land use regulations adopted by the borough assembly.

(Ord. No. 2018-23 , § 1, 6-19-18; Ord. No. 2016-07 Sub. , § 1, 2-23-16; Ord. No. 2016-05 , § 1, 2-23-16)