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The suspension of a cannabis retail business or hemp retail business registration may be 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 Administrator or designee shall determine the appropriate length of suspension. For the first violation, the presumptive suspension shall be seven (7) days. For a second violation found within an eighteen (18) month period, the presumptive suspension shall be fourteen (14) days. For a third and all subsequent violations within an eighteen (18) month period, the presumptive suspension shall be thirty (30) days. Nothing in this section shall prevent the City Administrator or designee from deviating from the presumptive suspension length based on the specific circumstances of a given violation, including but not limited to the severity of the violation, whether the violation was knowing or intentional, and the degree of risk to the public health caused by the violation. The city may reinstate a registration if it determined that the violations have been resolved. iii. The citv shall reinstate a registration if OCM orders reinstatement. 4. Civil Penalties. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 342.22, Subd. 5(e) the city may impose a civil penalty, as specified in the city's fee schedule, for registration violations, not to exceed $2,000. 617.05 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Operation of a cannabis business of the types established by Minnesota Statues, section 324.10 within the city shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and the following: (1) Building Code. The cannabis business shall comply with the provisions of 1003, of this code. (2) Zoning Ordinance. The cannabis business shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 1007 of this code.