(1) Municipalities of this state may enact ordinances that are in compliance with, but not more restrictive than, the provisions of this article. Any existing or future order, ordinance or regulation that conflicts with this provision shall be null and void.
(2) Notwithstanding any existing zoning ordinance, any person or entity conducting business under a valid license issued by the department pursuant to Section 75-67-401 et seq. or Section 75-67-501 et seq., as of July 1, 2016, that elects to secure a license under this article may not be restricted from continuing operations under this article in the same location, regardless of whether the licensee elects to continue, if permitted by law, or to terminate its previous license.