(a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to each person holding a permit authorizing the commercial cultivation of marijuana for such purposes in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Code and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

(b) No payment of any tax required under the provisions of this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the conduct or continuance of any illegal business or of a legal business in an illegal manner. Nothing in this chapter implies or authorizes that any activity connected with the cultivation, possession or provision of marijuana is legal unless otherwise authorized and allowed by the State of California and permitted by the County. (Ord. 2567, § 1, 12/13/2016; Ord. 2575, § 1, 6/6/2017; Ord. 2657, § 2, 10/27/2020)