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City of Oxnard | Cannabis Business Applications Guidelines 2020
City of Oxnard | Cannabis Business Applications Guidelines 2020
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City of Oxnard

Planning Division 214 South “C” Street Oxnard, CA 93030

P: 805.200-5885

E: planning@oxnard.org www.oxnard.org/planning

COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS APPLICATION PROCEDURE GUIDELINES (Retail and Testing)

Application Deadline OPENS – February 18, 2020 CLOSES – April 2, 2020 @ 5:00 PM


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Information regarding the Commercial Cannabis Business (CCB) Application process can be found on the City’s website at https://www.oxnard.org/cannabis-regulations/ and includes the following:

 California state regulations and resources

 Commercial Cannabis Business Application

 Oxnard City Code (OCC) Chapters 11 and 16

 Background application and Live Scan form(s)

 Ordinance Nos. 2972, 2965, 2960

 Resolution No. 15,134

 Limitations on City’s Liability waiver

The application process to operate a CCB in Oxnard will open on Monday, February 18, 2020 and close at 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2020. CCB Applications will be available from the Planning Division located at 214 South “C” Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030 and available online – see: https://www.oxnard.org/cannabis-regulations/. CCB Applications must be returned to the Planning Division prior to the deadline by appointment only.

CCB Applications may be reviewed at the public counter by the counter planning staff and missing materials may be identified. Materials may be resubmitted provided all materials are submitted prior to April 2, 2020. CCB Applications which are determined to be incomplete based upon counter staff’s review at the public counter will not be retained, and should be taken by the applicant and resubmitted with complete materials by the CCB Application deadline.

For questions regarding the CCB Application process, please review the information on the Oxnard website: https://www.oxnard.org/cannabis-regulations/. This CCB Application process is adopted pursuant to OCC Chapters 11 and 16.

CCB APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All CCB Application materials required for Phases 1 – 4, must be submitted with the Phase 1 CCB Application submittal. Applicants must hand deliver one (1) signed original CCB Application (pages 1 -7), one (1) hard copy of all of the submittal requirements found at the bottom of page one (1) of the CCB Application form, and a flash drive containing a scanned copy of the signed CCB Application (pdf format) and all of the submittal requirements found at the bottom of page one (1) of the CCB Application form (pdf format).

Please Note: Responses to the Evaluation Criteria (Sections 1-8 found in the Appendix A of the Application Procedures Guidelines) shall be limited to 125 pages. Responses pertaining to Background and Proof of Capitalization are not included in the 125 page limit.

Submittal documents should be saved in a separate digital file from the Evaluation Criteria Separate PDF files should be saved on the flash drive as follows:

 File #1 – CCB Application with signatures (pages 1-7)

 File #2 – Evaluation Criteria (Responses to Sections 1-8 and limited to 125 pages)

 File #3 – Proof of Capitalization (All bank statements, loan documents, promissory notes, financial and commitment letters)

CITY’S RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all applications, with or without cause or reason. The City may modify, postpone, or cancel the request for a CCB license without liability, obligation, or commitment to any party, firm, or organization. In addition, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any candidate submitting an application. Late or incomplete applications WILL BE REJECTED. Furthermore, an application RISKS BEING REJECTED for the following reasons:

 It is not fully responsive to this request for a CCB application.

 It contains excess or extraneous material not called for in the request the CCB application. And exceeds 125 pages ( File 2) in response to the evaluation criteria

 The issuance of the CCB license at the proposed location is inconsistent with State law, OCC Section 11.433, or other applicable Oxnard city codes.

AMENDMENTS TO THE APPLICATION

After April 2, 2020, Applicants will not be allowed to make amendments to their application or to supplement their application, except as otherwise specifically permitted in these procedures or as authorized in writing by the City.

The following procedures outline the application evaluation and selection process, required materials, and other information necessary to apply for a permit to operate a CCB in Oxnard.

ZONING CLEARANCE (ZC)/ZONING VERIFICATION LETTER (ZVL)

Prior to submitting a CCB Application (Phase 1), an Applicant must obtain a Zoning Clearance/Verification Letter from the Planning Division. To secure this letter, an Applicant should make a written request which should specify the intended use of the building (testing, or retail), and proposed building location. Information on intended chemical use of the building and occupancy is also encouraged but not required.

An appointment should be made to submit the Applicant’s letter requesting a ZC/ZVL along with payment of the required fee ($210.00 as of July 2019). Contact (805) 385-7858 to schedule this appointment. The City’s review and issuance of a ZC/ZVL takes approximately fifteen (15) calendar days. The City issued ZC/ZVL must be included with the CCB Application (Phase 1).

The issuance of a ZC/ZVL does not constitute written evidence of permission given by City or any of its officials to operate a cannabis business, nor does it establish a “permit” within the meaning of the Permit Streamlining Act, nor does it create an entitlement under the Zoning or Building Code. A regulatory permit for a CCB does not constitute a permit that runs with the land on which the cannabis business is established. Please note that the cannabis business will require a discretionary permit. This is a separate application that will be made only after final evaluation and ranking by the City (Phase 4 below).

LIVE SCAN AND SUPPLEMENTAL BACKGROUND APPLICATIONS

As part of the application process, each individual applying as an owner must undergo a Live Scan to check fingerprints against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) records. However, Live Scan forms will not be available until the City of Oxnard receives an official authorization code from the DOJ in approximately 8-10 weeks. Applicants are advised to monitor the City’s website for updates and notification of when forms are available.

In the meantime, and in addition to the Live Scan, each individual applying as an owner shall complete the online Background Application found at https://hdlcompanies.formstack.com/forms/bc_oxnard . A fee of $300 will be required at the time of submittal. The online Background Application is available currently.

Individuals who do not meet the State and/or City’s eligibility requirements will be disqualified. Eligibility disqualifiers may be found in State Law BPC Division 10, Chapter 5, Section 26057 (B) (4) and the City’s Ordinance 2960 Section 11.415 (c) (4).

Phase 1: Application Submittal and Determination of Eligibility

Fee: $2,329.68 (Fixed Fee)

Applications must be submitted, which constitutes submittal of all application materials and payment of all required fees, by 5:00pm on Thursday, April 2, 2020. An appointment should be made to submit the Phase 1 CCB Application. The City requires one (1) complete signed original of the application and all materials identified below as part of Phase 1-4 and one (1) USB Flash Drive containing materials in four files as described on Page 2 of this document.

Payment should be made by cash, certified check, cashier’s check or money order made payable to the City of Oxnard. The City will not accept credit card payment and application fees are non-refundable. During Phase 1, applicants will be notified if any of the Owners are ineligible and/or if their application is incomplete and may not move forward in the application process (may not advance to Phases 2-4). Applicants reviewed during Phase 1 who meet established criteria will be notified and will be permitted to advance to Phase 2, including submittal of the required materials and submittal of Phase 2 application fees. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Phase 2: Application Evaluation and Initial Ranking (1,600 points)

Fee: $3,067.79 (Fixed Fee)

Applications will be evaluated, scored and ranked based on the criteria below. These items should be saved in one file not to exceed 125 pages. See APPENDIX A for a description of the evaluation criteria:

 Section 1. Business Plan (200 Points)

 Section 2. Labor and Employment Plan (300 Points)

 Section 3. Safety Plan (400 Points)

 Section 4. Security Plan (400 Points)

 Section 5. Neighborhood Compatibility Plan (300 Points) Applicants will not be allowed to resubmit information that is determined to be missing or deficient during the Phase 2 review. Those applications which score a minimum of 80% (1,280 points) in Phase 2 will move on to Phase 3 of the application process. Applicants reviewed during Phase 2 who meet established criteria will be notified and will be permitted to advance to Phase 3, including submittal and augmentation of the required materials and submittal of Phase 3 application fees. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Phase 3: Interviews and Second Ranking (2,600 points)

Fee: $2,839.40 (Deposit)

Those CCB Applications that receive a passing score as part of Phase 2 will be interviewed and evaluated by the City’s Cannabis Selection Committee. Prior to the scheduling of interviews, applicants may be required to have their proposed site inspected by the assigned City designee to ascertain current conditions of the site/facility.

Applicants will be interviewed and evaluated based upon the criteria below. See APPENDIX A for a description of the evaluation criteria:

 Business Plan (200 Points)

 Labor & Employment (400 Points)

 Neighborhood Compatibility Plan (200 Points)

 Safety Plan (400 points)  Security Plan (400 Points)

 Location (200 Points)  Community Benefits (300 Points)

 Qualifications of Owners (300 Points)

 Oxnard Cannabis Equity Component (200 Points)

Phase 3 scores will be tabulated and combined with Phase 2 scores to establish an overall ranking of the applications. All applications that maintain a score of at least 80%, or a percentage determined by resolution, will advance to Phase 4 of the selection process.

Phase 4: Authorization to File an Application Seeking a Commercial Cannabis Business Permit

Fee: $7,326.65 (Deposit)

Applicants who have scored at least 80% after Phase 3 will be eligible to apply for consideration of a CCB permit (Phase 4). Prior to making a final decision, the City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any candidate who has submitted an application.

The City Manager will review the City Selection Committee’s evaluation and approve the final ranking. Award of permits is based upon the total allowed by the OCC. However, the City reserves the right to award a lesser number of permits or to award no permits at all. The top Applicants, who are authorized to apply for a discretionary permit, should be prepared to attend all discretionary permit hearings to represent their request for a Special Use Permit or Development Design Review permit and to respond to questions.

Note: Payment should be made by cash, certified check, cashier’s check or money order made payable to the City of Oxnard. The City will not accept credit card payment and application fees are non-refundable. Being awarded a permit does not constitute a land use entitlement and does not waive or remove the requirements of applying for and receiving permits for all construction including: electrical, plumbing, fire, planning permits or reviews, and any other permits, business tax, or reviews as may be necessary by the relevant departments or governmental entities in charge of said permits. Nor does it guarantee that the plans submitted via the CCB application process meet the standards or requirements of those permitting departments.

CONTACT

If you have any questions or would like an update on the status of your application, please contact the Planning Division at 805.385-7858 or by email at planning@oxnard.org.

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APPENDIX A: DESCRIPTION OF EVALUATION CRITERIA

All of the following information must be submitted on a USB thumb drive in PDF format (Please do not save any documents in Word format) when the application is initially filed for consideration as part of Phase 1) Responsive documentation shall be saved in four (4) digital folders.

CRITERIA

1. BUSINESS PLAN Criteria to be evaluated and scored during Phases 2 & 3

1.1. Owner qualifications. Resumes are not to exceed one (1) page per owner.

1.2. A budget for construction, operation, and maintenance, compensation of employees, equipment costs, utility cost, and other operation costs.

1.3. Proof of capitalization in the form of documentation of cash or other liquid assets on hand, Letters of Credit or other equivalent assets.

1.4. 3-year pro forma for at least three years of operation.

1.5. Fully describe hours of operation and opening and closing procedures.

1.6. Fully describe the day-to-day operations for each license type being sought.

1.6.1. Additional criteria for RETAIL applications only:

a. Describe customer check-in procedures.

b. Identify location and procedures for receiving deliveries during business hours.

c. Identify number of Point-of-Sales location and estimated number of customers to be served per hour/day.

d. Describe the proposed product line and estimate the percentage of sales of flower and manufactured products.

e. Describe the product handling procedures.

f. If proposed, describe delivery service procedures, number of vehicles and product security during transportation.

1.6.2. Additional criteria for TESTING applications only:

a. Describe the sampling standard operating procedures.

b. Describe procedures for transporting cannabis field samples.

c. Describe the chain of custody for field samples.

d. Describe the quality control procedures.

e. Describe the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager responsibilities and qualifications.

f. Identify location and procedures for storing cannabis products.

1.7. Fully describe cash handling procedures.

1.8. Fully describe inventory control procedures including identification point-of-sales and track and trace software.

2. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT PLAN Criteria to be evaluated and scored during Phases 2 & 3

2.1. Describe compensation to and opportunities for continuing education and employee training.

2.2. Describe the extent to which the CCB will be a locally managed enterprise whose owners and /or managers reside within Ventura County area.

2.3. Describe the number of employees, title/position and their respected responsibilities.

2.4. Thoroughly describe employee policies and procedures (complete manuals are not required to be submitted).

3. SAFETY PLAN Criteria to be evaluated and scored during Phases 2 & 3

A thorough Safety Plan should consider all possible fire, medical and hazardous situations. Complete policy/procedures manuals are not required at this point of the application process. Please only provide a detailed description for each criteria which incorporates the following provisions:

3.1 The Safety Plan shall be prepared by a professional fire prevention and suppression consultant. An assessment of the facility’s fire safety plan by a qualified licensed fire prevention and suppression consultant. An appropriate plan will consider all possible fire, hazardous material, and inhalation issues/threats and will have both written and physical mechanisms in place to deal with each specific situation. Identify all gases and/or chemicals to be used and their storage locations (testing).

3.2 Identify fire alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the alarm company

3.3 Describe accident and incident reporting procedures

3.4 Describe evacuation routes

3.5 Location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment

3.6 Describe procedures and training for all fire and medical emergencies

3.7 Describe and identify the location of all gas monitoring equipment A detailed diagram of the overall facility’s safety features.

3.8 Written description of safety features, including but not limited to fire prevention, suppression, HVAC and alarm systems.

3.9 Clarify if your building has sprinklers? 3.10 What date was the subject building constructed?

4. SECURITY PLAN Criteria to be evaluated and scored during Phases 2 & 3*

A thorough Security Plan should consider all access control, inventory control, cash handling procedures. Complete policy/procedures manuals are not required at this point of the application process. Please only provide a detailed description for each criteria which incorporates the following provisions:

4.1. The Security Plan shall be prepared by a professional security consultant.

4.2.Premises (Security) Diagram. In addition to diagrams submitted for other sections of the application, applicants are expected to submit a premises diagram (floor plan, detail) which, focuses on the proposed security measures and how they relate to the overall business. (Pursuant to CCR Title 16, Division 42, §5006. Premises Diagram).

4.2.1. The diagram all be accurate, dimensioned and to scale (minimum scale ¼”) the scale may be smaller if the proposed location exceeds more than a 1/2 acre parcel but must not be printed on larger than an 11” x 17” sheet of paper. (Blueprints and engineering site plans are not required at this point of the application process).

4.2.2. The diagram must be drawn to scale and clearly identify property boundaries, entrances, exits, interior partitions, walls, rooms, windows and doorways. The activity in each room and the location of all cameras must be identified on the diagram.

4.2.3. Description of cannabis activity that will be conducted in each area of the premise. Commercial cannabis activities that must be identified on the diagram/floor plan may include but are not limited to the following if applicable to the business operations; storage areas, batch sampling areas, loading/unloading of shipment areas, packaging and labeling, customer sales areas, training areas, employee break room areas, and testing areas.

4.2.4. Limited-access areas, defined as areas in which cannabis goods are stored or held and only accessible to a licensee, its employee or contractors, and areas used for video surveillance monitoring and storage devices (Pursuant to CCR Title 16, Division 42, §5000 (m) Limited-Access Area and §5042. Limited-Access Area).

4.2.5. Number and location of all video surveillance cameras.

4.3. Identify intrusion alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the monitoring company.

4.4. Discuss whether the CCB will utilize the services of on-site security guards. Include in the discussion:

4.4.1. Number of guards

4.4.2. Hours guards will be on-site

4.4.3. Locations they will be positioned

4.4.4. Their roles and responsibilities

* Security plans will not be made public.

5. NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN Criteria to be evaluated and scored during Phases 2 & 3

5.1. Describe how the CCB will proactively address and respond to complaints related to noise, light, odor, vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

5.2. Describe how the CCB will be managed so as to avoid becoming a nuisance or having impacts on its neighbors and the surrounding community.

5.3. Describe odor mitigation practices:

5.3.1. Identify potential sources of odor.

5.3.2. Describe odor control devices and techniques employed to ensure that odors from cannabis are not detectable beyond the licensed premises.

5.3.3. Describe all proposed staff training, and system maintenance plans.

5.3.4. Describe the waste management plan. The plan shall include waste disposal locations, security measures, and methods of rendering all waste unusable and unrecognizable.

6. LOCATION Criteria to be evaluated and scored by City staff during Phase 3 only

6.1. In addition to the location related details provided in the CCB Application (pages 1-7), the application shall include a thorough description of the proposed location, including but not limited to the overall property, building and floor plan.

6.2. The CCB Application must have the appropriate zoning and meet all the locational requirements as described in OCC Section 11.433.

6.3. The application shall include photographs of the front (street facing) side of the building. In the event the proposed location is undeveloped land, photographs shall depict the property from all vantage points of the property.

6.4. Premises (Site) Diagram for each proposed location. In addition to diagrams submitted for other sections of the CCB Application, applicants are expected to submit a premise/site diagram that focuses on the overall property, building and floor plan. (Blueprints and engineering site plans are not required at this point of the application process):

6.4.1. A Premise (Site) Diagram must be accurate, dimensioned and to-scale (minimum scale of ¼”). The diagram shall provide a detailed description of all available/shared parking spaces, driveway locations, and auxiliary buildings on the parcel.

7. COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN Criteria to be evaluated and scored by City staff during Phase 3 only

7.1. The CCB Application should describe all benefits the CCB will provide to the local community. Benefits may be in the form of volunteer services, monetary donations to local non-profit organizations, financial support of City sponsored activities or organizations, in kind donations to the City or other charitable organizations and/or any other economic incentives to the City. Consult the City’s Local Equity program on the City’s cannabis website for updates regarding this program.

8. QUALIFICATION OF OWNERS Criteria to be evaluated and scored by City staff during Phase 3 only

8.1. The CCB should include information concerning any special business or professional qualifications or licenses of the owners that would add to the number of quality of services that the CCB would provide, especially in areas related to retail cannabis or testing establishments. If you have any experience operating a cannabis business, provide the location of such business along with a copy of the permit, or license issued by the local entity or State.

Please Note:

As part of the first phase of cannabis retail dispensary permitting (years 1-2), the City will be reserving two (2) dispensary permits for local residents. Additionally, the first year of cannabis permitting the City will be developing the Oxnard Cannabis Equity Program. These program guidelines will define “local” and provide the framework for the program. Consult the City’s website for updates regarding this project. See: https://www.oxnard.org/cannabis-regulations/


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Chula Vista to Accept Cannabis License Applications
Chula Vista to Accept Cannabis License Applications
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The City of Chula Vista has adopted local laws that authorize licensed cannabis retail, manufacturing, testing, distribution, and cultivation businesses to operate in Chula Vista.

Updates

  • For your information, the City of Chula Vista anticipates opening another Application Period for manufacturing, distribution, cultivation, and testing laboratories in late February or early March 2020. The city is also exploring the possibility of a reduced application fee for those who have previously submitted a substantially similar application with the City of Chula Vista.

  • On January 15, 2019, the City Council set the tax rate for cultivation at $15 per square foot of canopy and 7% of gross receipts on all other cannabis businesses.

Cannabis License Applications

Previous Updates:

Update on Phase I Application Process (January 22, 2020)

Chula Vista has recently begun to issue Notice of Decision letters. Applicants receiving Notice of Decision letters have the right to appeal to the City Manager in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code section 5.19.050.A.6. The city will post a list of applicants that have been approved to move on to Phase II of the application process in the coming weeks.


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Requirements for California Cannabis Packaging | 2020
Requirements for California Cannabis Packaging | 2020
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The California cannabis regulations require that all product packaging be

• child resistant

• tamper evident

• resealable (if the product has multiple uses).

Packaging for edibles must not only be opaque, but industry manufacturers are forbidden from showing the image of what the edible looks like in order to avoid appealing to children.

In addition, the labeling on the cannabis package may not:

• be attractive to children.

• make health claims.

• use the word “organic,” in violation of federal and state laws.

• use a California county name unless 100% of the cannabis was grown in that county.

It must carry the aforementioned California government warnings — the California Cannabis warning and, if the product contains one of the 900 chemicals currently on the Prop. 65 list, a Prop. 65 warning. Finally, every layer of the packaging must carry what is known, in properly cosmic lingo, as the Universal Symbol — a triangle with the silhouette of a cannabis leaf and an exclamation point.


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Apply for a Cannabis Cultivation License | Calaveras County, California
Apply for a Cannabis Cultivation License | Calaveras County, California
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On October 22, 2019 the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance regulating the cultivation of cannabis. The new ordinance allows eligible individuals and business entities to apply for a permit to engage in commercial cultivation on parcels of 20 acres or more that are zoned U, RA, A1, AP and GF. It also allows for consideration of a conditional use permit for cultivation on parcels between 10 and 20 acres in the same zones. Indoor cultivation is also permitted in the industrial zones of M1, M2 and M4. Limited indoor cultivation is also permitted in the CP zone as a part of a cannabis retailer operation, and permitted cultivators with self-distribution licenses will be allowed to transport their own cannabis in accordance with state law. 

The number of cultivation permit applications that will be accepted is limited to the number of growers who previously registered under the urgency ordinance program, had not withdrawn the registration or had it denied, and had either received a state license or had a state license application submitted and in process before being halted when the previous county-wide ban went into effect. The ability of an eligible grower to apply for a permit is transferable to another qualified applicant, as are the permits themselves. The ordinance also regulates cannabis cultivation for personal use. Manufacturing, testing, and distribution other than self-distribution is prohibited. Retailers are regulated under Chapter 17.91 of the County Code.

find ordinance here

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3 States Voting on Cannabis This November
3 States Voting on Cannabis This November
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New Jersey, Mississippi, and South Dakota will all have cannabis measures on the November 2020 ballot.


New Jersey

Announced in December, residents of New Jersey will be voting on a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana. This ballot initiative was made possible by New Jersey's Senate and its Assembly, voting 24-16 and 49-24, respectively, to allow the state's residents to decide the future business of cannabis in the state. The question that'll be appearing on New Jerseyans ballots: Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called "cannabis"? New Jersey’s medical cannabis program would oversee and regulate the cannabis market. A municipality may pass a local ordinance to charge a local tax on cannabis products.

Last March, New Jersey lawmakers had agreed on a number of legalization aspects, including taxation. However, a proposal was ultimately thwarted by some lawmakers pushing for an expungement clause.

Mississippi

The state of Mississippi will be voting on medicinal marijuana this fall. A little over 86,000 signatures were required to get Initiative Measure 65 on the ballot, but nearly 106,000 signatures of the more than 214,000 signatures submitted were deemed valid. The question on the ballot will read, “Should Mississippi allow qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions, as certified by Mississippi licensed physicians, to use medical marijuana?” If approved, Measure 65 would allow Mississippi to create a medical marijuana program that would treat patients with a "debilitating medical condition." Initially, there would be about 20 conditions listed as qualifying, such as cancer and Parkinson's disease, albeit the Mississippi Department of Health would be allowed to add to the list of debilitating medical conditions if it sees fit.

South Dakota

The State of South Dakota is going to become the first ever to vote on both medicinal and recreational use cannabis initiatives in the same election. Similar to Mississippi, South Dakota has not legalized any form of cannabis use or sales. The first ballot initiative is Measure 26, which would create a medical marijuana program in South Dakota that would be overseen by the Department of Health. Individuals would need to have a debilitating medical condition to qualify for a medical cannabis prescription from a licensed physician. South Dakotans will also be voting on Constitutional Amendment A, which would legalize recreational marijuana in the state, and tax adult-use sales at 15%. Additionally, it would require the South Dakota Legislature to create and pass regulations for medical marijuana and hemp programs by no later than April 1, 2022. Since no other states has attempted to pass a dual legalization measure before, stay tuned to see how this all unfolds in cannabis history.


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Palm Springs New Cannabis Website Update | JAN 2020
Palm Springs New Cannabis Website Update | JAN 2020
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Applications for Cannabis Related Businesses and Activities

Notice is hereby given that the City of Palm Springs is accepting applications to permit Cannabis Related Businesses and Activities. All applications must be received by:

Office of the City Clerk, City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262

All applications must be originals. Telegraphic, telephonic, and electronic mail applications will not be accepted.

***Cannabis Related Businesses and Activities Application***

(REVISED AS OF JANUARY 2020)

***Cannabis Related Businesses and Activities Application***

Odor Control Plan Forms:

  • Cultivation

  • Dispensary/Manufacturing/Distribution

Additional Forms:

  • Cannabis Related Business - Wastewater Discharge Form

Administrative Regulations:

  • City Manager's Authority to Deny Any Application

  • Cannabis Facilities Change of Use Permits

  • Notification of Change regarding Landlord to City Manager

  • Cannabis Facilities Odor Control Requirement

  • Interim Location-Specific Suspension of Acceptance of Application for Cannabis Permits

  • Cannabis Facilities Odor Control Enforcement Protocol

Cannabis Web Map - This map was created to help identify locations where the City has received or approved permit applications for cannabis businesses. The map also has a measuring tool that applicants may use when determining conformance with the requirements of Section 93.23.15(C) of the Zoning Code.

Cannabis Taxation and Related Forms

Please visit the Finance Departments page on Cannabis Business and Activities Tax Information Page.

Questions?

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page to learn more. If you have additional questions, please call or email The Office of Special Programs at (760) 322-8382 or  

Four Free Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Workshops | 2020
Four Free Cannabis Cultivation Licensing Workshops | 2020

Author: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing
Published: Jan 14, 2020
Sacramento, California

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) are hosting a series of cannabis licensing workshops this January and February.

These free cannabis permitting workshops are designed to help new and existing cultivators navigate the state’s permitting process. CDFA’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing Division will provide an overview of the state’s cannabis cultivation licensing program and review the requirements for a cannabis farming license. CDFW will cover Lake and Streambed Alteration agreements and how to limit environmental impacts. The State Water Board will review its cannabis policy, the permitting process and other important information.

The State of California requires commercial cannabis cultivators to obtain the necessary state licenses and local permits, as well as implement best management practices to reduce environmental impacts. Participants will be able to ask specific project questions, obtain permitting materials and meet with state agency staff.

The free workshops are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

Thursday, January 23, 2020:
WHERE: 330 Fair Lane, Placerville (El Dorado County), CA 95667
HOSTS: CDFA’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, and State Water Board
WHEN: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
↠ Click here for more information

Wednesday, January 29, 2020:
WHERE: Trinity County Fairgrounds, 6000 CA-3, Hayfork (Trinity County), CA 96041
HOSTS: CDFA’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, and State Water Board
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
↠ Click here for more information

Tuesday, February 11, 2020:
WHERE: Harwood Hall, 44400 Willis Avenue, Laytonville, (Mendocino County) CA 95454
HOSTS: CDFA’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, and State Water Board
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
↠ Click here for more information

Wednesday, February 12, 2020:
WHERE: Fortuna (Northern Humboldt County)
HOSTS: CDFA’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing, CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife, and State Water Board
WHEN: 9 a.m. to Noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
↠ Click here for more information

To learn more about CDFW’s cannabis program, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis or email . To report environmental crimes, such as pollution, water diversions and poaching, please call the CalTIP hotline at (888) 334-2258 or text information to “TIP411” (847411).

For more information about becoming a licensed commercial cannabis farmer and for an overview of the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace Metrc System, please visit CDFA’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing’s website at calcannabis.cdfa.ca.gov, please call 1-833-CALGROW (1-833-225-4769) or send an email to . To report suspected illegal cannabis cultivation or related complaints, please call the CalCannabis toll-free hotline: 1-833-WEED-TIP (1-833-933-3847).

For assistance with the State Water Board’s role in cannabis cultivation permitting, please email  or call (916) 341-5580 (Cannabis Cultivation General Order); or email cannabisreg@waterboards.ca.gov or call (916) 319-9427 (cannabis cultivation water rights).

Information Regarding Posting of QR Codes by Commercial Cannabis Retail Licensees
Information Regarding Posting of QR Codes by Commercial Cannabis Retail Licensees
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The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is encouraging retailers open to the public to post a QR Code certificate that consumers may scan with their smartphone camera when visiting a commercial cannabis storefront retailer to confirm licensure. Participation in this effort by retail licensees will assist consumers in purchasing legal cannabis goods. Licensees are also encouraged to educate their customers on how to use the QR Code and the importance of shopping at a licensed retailer. The Bureau is providing licensees with an enlarged version of their individual QR Code (QR Code certificate). Storefront cannabis retailers are encouraged to assist the public by prominently displaying their QR Code certificate on the licensed premises in the following manner:

• The QR Code certificate should be visible and scannable from outside the premises.

• The QR Code certificate should be printed on paper not less than 8 ½” by 11”.

• The QR Code itself should not be less than 3.75” by 3.75”.

• The QR Code should be posted in the front window of the licensed premises or in a locked display case mounted on the outside wall of the licensed premises within three (3) feet of any public entrance to the licensed facility.

• The QR Code should be posted in a manner that is clearly visible from outside of the licensed premises by all persons entering the premises and shall be of sufficient clarity that the code can be read by a smartphone or device capable of reading QR Codes from a distance of at least three (3) feet.

Consumers can confirm that the retail location is properly licensed by using a phone camera or QR Code app to scan the QR Code certificate. Once scanned, the consumer will automatically link to a URL that confirms the cannabis retailer’s license status. The website will display the address and business license of the location to ensure that the retailer at that location is licensed. By providing commercial cannabis consumers with an easy method for verifying licensure status, the Bureau and its licensees can work together to reduce the potential risks that may come from the purchase of non-compliant cannabis goods from unlicensed retailers.


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