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A. The local licensing authority shall approve, deny, or conditionally approve an application within ninety (90) days of the date of the approval of the applicant's state license; provided, however, the deadline for deciding an application may be extended by the local licensing authority for up to an additional sixty (60) days if the local licensing authority reasonably determines that it is necessary for the applicant to submit additional information in order for the local licensing authority to complete the investigation and review of the application. The applicant shall provide any additional information requested by the local licensing authority.

B. A public hearing is required to be held in connection with an application.

C. The local licensing authority shall issue a license under this chapter when, from a consideration of the application, the investigation, and such other information as may otherwise be obtained, the local licensing authority determines that:

1. The application (including any required attachments and submissions) is complete and signed by the applicant, and the applicant has provided any additional information concerning the application requested by the local licensing authority;

2. The applicant has paid the applicable operating fee and any other fees required by section 4-4-9 of this chapter;

3. The application does not contain a material falsehood or misrepresentation;

4. The application complies with all of the requirements of this chapter, the Colorado Marijuana Code, and the applicable administrative regulations; and

5. The applicant holds a valid state license for the licensed premises of the same class as has been applied for under this chapter.

D. The local licensing authority shall deny an application for a license under this chapter if it determines that:

1. The application is incomplete, or the applicant has failed to provide any additional information about the application requested by the local licensing authority;

2. Information contained in the application, or supplemental information requested from the applicant, contains a material falsehood or misrepresentation;

3. The application does not comply with all of the requirements of this chapter, the Colorado Marijuana Code, and the applicable administrative regulations; or

4. The applicant does not hold a valid state license for the licensed premises of the same class as has been applied for under this chapter.

E. If an application is denied, the licensing authority shall clearly set forth in writing the grounds for denial.

F. If the application is conditionally approved, the licensing authority shall clearly set forth in writing the conditions of approval.

G. If an application is denied the operating fee paid to the town at the time of the filing of the application shall not be refunded. (Ord. 36, Series 2020; amd. Ord. 13, Series 2022. Formerly 4-14-12)