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Age verification compliance checks shall involve persons at least 17 years of age but under the age of 21 who, with the prior written consent of a parent or guardian if the person is under the age of 18, attempt to purchase adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products under the direct supervision of a law enforcement officer. Any failures under this section must be reported to the Office of Cannabis Management. Sec. 26-221. Location Change. A state-licensed cannabis retail business is required to submit a new application for registration if it seeks to move to a new location still within the city. Sec. 26-222. Renewal of Registration. Every registered cannabis retail business must apply for renewal annually, at the time its state license is renewed. Renewals are processed according to the procedure in Section 26-218. Sec. 26-223. Suspension of Registration a) When Suspension is Warranted. The city administrator or designee may suspend a cannabis retail business registration if it violates ordinance 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 administrator or designee 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. 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. The business may not make sales to customers if their registration is suspended. The city may reinstate a registration if it determines that the violations have been resolved. The city shall reinstate a registration if OCM determines that the violation(s) have been resolved. DIVISION 3. Penalties Sec. 26-224. Penalties. Civil Penalty. Subject to Minn. Stat. 342.22, subd. 5(e) the city may impose a civil penalty, as specified in the city’s Fee Schedule, for violations, not to exceed $2,000. Criminal Penalty. Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its requirements constitutes a misdemeanor and is punishable as defined by law. The city is not precluded from other enforcement action, such as injunctive relief. Sec. 26-225. Limiting of Registrations Page 87 of 94