(1) To acknowledge the passage and enactment of Initiative 502 and associated licensing and registration procedures for marijuana by the State of Washington by developing local review standards for the placement and development of marijuana uses.

(2) Minimize potential adverse impacts to the citizens of Clallam County by developing land use regulations regarding the location and development standards for marijuana land uses.

(3) Provide a consistent and predictable path for the development of marijuana land uses and encourage their placement in areas where adverse impacts of odors, noise, lighting and/or other nuisances can be minimized with surrounding properties.

(4) Retain forest lands by limiting the footprint of buildings, impervious surfaces, and infrastructure associated with marijuana production and processing business siting within forest resource lands.

(5) This chapter is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of Clallam County citizens.

(6) This chapter shall apply to those marijuana producers, processors and retailers that are licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board under Chapter 314-55 WAC.

(7) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to supersede Washington State law prohibiting the acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, or use of marijuana in any manner not authorized by Chapter 69.50 or 69.51A RCW.