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Payment of tax does not authorize unlawful business.

Pasadena Municipal Code § 5.28.220
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5.28.220 - Payment of tax does not authorize unlawful business. A. The payment of a cannabis business tax required by this chapter and/or its acceptance by the city shall not entitle any person to carry on any cannabis business unless the person has complied with all of the requirements of applicable laws. B. No tax paid under the provisions of this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the conduct or continuance of any illegal or unlawful business and/or any business in violation of applicable laws. (Ord. No. 7327, § 1, 6-5-2018)
Source: City of Pasadena, California, Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/pasadena/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIRE_ARTIISPBU_CH5.28CABUTA_5.28.220PATADONOAUUNBUFetched: 11/8/2026

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