October 13, 2017

Cannabis and the City: What Does the Future Hold for the Industry? Ruthann G. Ziegler, Principal Meyers Nave

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• Prop 215

• SB 420

• Prop 64

• SB 94

• On the horizon

History

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• Complete ban

– Commercial activity

– Outdoor cultivation

– Delivery

• Regulate any of the above

Permissible Actions by Cities

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• Location of smoking

• Indoor cultivation at residence for personal use

Permissible Regulations by Cities

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• Medical vs. recreational

• Ethical considerations

• Privacy and Public Records Act

Threat of Federal Action

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• January 1, 2018

• Temporary licenses

• Draft regulations – November 2017

• Types of licenses

State Licensing and Regulation Bureau of Cannabis Control

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• Ban or regulate

• Medical or recreational

• Type of activity

• Location

• Selecting operators

• Zoning code, business license, use permit

• CEQA – Union of Medical Marijuana Patients v. City of San

Diego

Considerations for Local Regulation

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• Business & Professions Code § 26055

– Submit ordinance to Bureau of Cannabis Control

– Designate point person

Do This Now!

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Questions

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Presenters

Ruthann G. Ziegler Principal, Meyers Nave rziegler@meyersnave.com 916.556.1531