Currently the City of Baldwin Park, CA is accepting applications to obtain a permit for Medical Cannabis Manufacturing and Distribution activities. This application process started September 14, 2017 and will last until further notice. This application process is a competitive process. Only 15 applicants will be selected for permit issuance. All fees paid are nonrefundable regardless of outcome. Anyone interested in operating a medical cannabis business within the City of Baldwin, CA must consider the following: Item 1: Primary Background Information As part of the application process each applicant will be required to submit a LiveScan/Background Check Authorization Form. In addition to completing the form the following will need to be submitted:
Essential Supplemental Information Required: Criminal history: Applicant must state that no Manager or Principal of an applicant has any violent or serious felony conviction(s) as specified in Sections 667.5 and 1192.7 of the Penal Code or any felony conviction involving fraud, deceit or embezzlement. Applicant must identify any pending criminal complaint(s). The Applicant must certify, as a condition of maintaining the permit, that it will not employ any person with any type of violent or serious felony conviction(s) as specified in Sections 667.5 and 1192.7 of the Penal Code or any felony conviction involving fraud, deceit or embezzlement. Applicants must certify as a condition of maintaining the permit that they will not employ as managers or employees any person with any controlled substance related misdemeanor conviction Item 2: Consider all Fees Pertaining to Submitting a Cannabis Permit Application All fees are to be paid by cashier’s check or money order and made payable to the “City of Baldwin Park”. Item 3: Acceptable Commercial Cannabis Business Locations Choosing the right location is critical for your business. Information on the facility location will be required when submitting the Baldwin Park Cannabis Permit Application. Here is a list of information that is needed:
Required Plan Submittals (Plans must be drawn to scale):
Please note that multiple sites can be considered per application. Attach proof of ownership or signed statement from the owner/signed lease agreement. Essential Supplemental Information Required:
City of Baldwin Park Cannabis Map: Item 4: Complete the Permit application and Essential Supplement Information Complete the Baldwin Park Cannabis Permit Application in addition to the background information, finding a location and paying the required fees. There are several pieces of Essential Supplemental information that must be submitted along with the application:
Currently the County of Monterey, CA is accepting applications to obtain a permit for all medical cannabis activities. This application process started November 9, 2016. Anyone interested in operating a medical cannabis business within the unincorporated area of the county must obtain the following: Step 1: Obtain and maintain a Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit Step 2: Obtain and maintain a Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit Step 3: Obtain and maintain a Business License Step 4: Comply with the self-reporting Commercial Cannabis Business Tax Law Multiple licenses and permits (stacking) Depending on the type of medical cannabis business there are different types of permits and business licenses required. Subject to State restrictions by license type. Chapter 3.5 of Division 8, of the California Business and Professions Code contains limitations on the number and types of licenses that may be held by one licensee. Section 19328 of the Business and Professions code allows a “licensee” to hold a state license in up to two separate license categories (e.g. Cultivation Type 3A and Manufacturing Type 6). Restrictions apply to the types of licenses that can be held at one time. The County may permit multiple cannabis businesses on one parcel (e.g. two or more businesses with separate premises on the same property) subject to Use Permit restrictions, and subject to limitations through future State regulations. Step 1: Obtain and maintain a Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit Cannabis related land use permits will begin with a Development Review Committee (DRC) application. Materials submitted with the application should address those items listed in Section 21.67.100 of the Inland zoning ordinance (Title 21) or Section 20.67.100 of the coastal zoning ordinance (Title 20). Application materials must also address requirements specific to the type of cannabis business activity requested. Cannabis operations must be located in the appropriate zoning district and may not be located within 600 feet of a school, park, or drug recovery facility. Please note: all cultivation must be within an existing warehouse or greenhouse that was legally established before January 1, 2016, and all operations and development must comply with all relevant County land use and development standards. File all applications for a Use Permit for a commercial medical cannabis activity with the Resource Management Agency/Planning on the form. Every application must have the following documentation:
Additional application requirements - The Director of Planning may require additional information depending on the type of Commercial Medical Cannabis activities:
Detailed inland requirements can be found here: https://www.municode.com/library/ca/monterey_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT21ZO_CH21.67COMECAAC Step 2: Obtain and maintain a Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit Permit Application File all applications for a commercial medical cannabis permit with the Resource Management Agency/Planning on the form. In all cases the application must have the following documentation:
Application materials for a Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit must contain all of the information required by Section 7.90.050 of the Monterey County Code. Chapter 7.90 can be found here: https://www.municode.com/library/ca/monterey_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT7BUTALIRE_CH7.90COMECAPE FEES: The fee for a Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit application is a deposit fee. The County will track time invested on each permit application and refund the amount of the deposit not used or bill the applicant if County costs for processing the permit exceeds the deposit amount. A fee for renewal of a Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit will be due annually. Step 3: Obtain and maintain a Business License If the Board of Supervisors adopts an ordinance establishing Business License requirements, an annual business license will be required. Business Licenses are not issued until all required County approvals (Use Permit/Coastal Development Permit and Commercial Medical Cannabis Permit) and State licenses, when applicable, have been obtained. Fees and application requirements will be established by the Treasurer/Tax Collector for Business Licenses if and when a Business License Ordinance is adopted by the Board of Supervisors and becomes operative.
Step 4: Comply with the self-reporting Commercial Cannabis Business Tax Law Beginning January 1, 2017, anyone engaged in commercial cannabis business activities as described in MCC Section 7.100.030(A) and (B) shall be subject to the annual tax. These activities include cultivating, dispensing, producing, processing, preparing, storing, providing, donating, selling, or distributing cannabis in the unincorporated area of the County. This includes operations currently engaged in commercial cannabis business activities that have not yet obtained the required County permits or state licenses. Anyone engaged in commercial cannabis activities, as stated above, shall immediately self‐report such activities to the Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA) ‐ Planning Services using the Treasurer‐Tax Collector’s Commercial Cannabis Business Tax Self Reporting Form. The commercial cannabis business shall disclose the type, nature, location, and size of the cannabis operation. The completed self-reporting form should be emailed to cannabis@co.monterey.ca.us. If mailing hardcopies, please send to: Monterey County RMA c/o Jackie Nickerson, 168 W Alisal, 2nd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901. Commercial Cannabis Business Tax Administrative Rules and Procedures found here: http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showdocument?id=2355
Sacramento is accepting applications for marijuana cultivators. Applicants who are interested in obtaining a license to grow marijuana in Sacramento can obtain details from the Office of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement. This office is responsible for creating policies and regulating the Sacramento Cannabis market as well creating and overseeing the application process. On November 22, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2016-0051. This ordinance outlines the regulations for cannabis cultivation businesses. Under the ordinance, cultivation permits will be issued for three different cultivation permit types:
The application process is complex and designed to ensure that the city, neighbors, and employees are operating in adherence to the law and safety standards outlined by Sacramento. Individuals should look to hire professionals to draft the site plans, consolidate & write the application, and provide overall project management support to ensure business continuity. Depending on how much construction is required and how big of a cultivation site the applicant intends creating, the application fees can range from ~$17,000 to ~$34,000. Considering the cost of the permitting process, hiring a professional to manage the project will be a worthwhile investment to mitigate the potential risk of not getting a license. Applicants who are interested in opening a marijuana business in Sacramento must follow the below steps to obtain a permit. While it appears that the process may be easy, the paperwork required for a full and complete application should be well-written and organized to track all deliverables.
The Conditional Use Permit and Business Operating Permit applications will be processed concurrently. Step One: Find a property that is zoned for cannabis cultivation Applicants must check to see if their property is located in a zone that allows for marijuana businesses to operate. Cultivation will be reviewed on a case by case basis to operate in the following zones:
The City of Sacramento has made it easy to see if your property is in an acceptable zone. You can enter the address in the Zoning & Property Details tab to identify the zone of your property. Keep in mind, if you are leasing your property, that the landlord will have to submit a letter indicating that they give you permission to operate a marijuana business in their building. Step Two: Apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) In order to operate a cultivation business in Sacramento, you will need both a Conditional Use Permit from the Planning Division (CUP); and a Business Operating Permit from the Office of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement (BOP). A CUP, or proof of application for a CUP, is required for applying for a BOP. You can download the Conditional Use Permit Application. In the application, there is a checklist of items that must be gathered to complete the application. Applicants must also include a Neighborhood Responsibility Plan (NRP) Agreement.
Online applications will not be accepted by the City of Sacramento. Applications must be submitted in person at the Planning Division, 300 Richards Blvd. 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The office is open until 4 p.m. but applications are not accepted after 3 p.m.) Online applications will not be accepted by the City of Sacramento. Applications must be submitted in person at the Planning Division, 300 Richards Blvd. 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95811 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (The office is open until 4 p.m. but applications are not accepted after 3 p.m.) Step Three: Apply for a Business Operating Permit Once you have submitted a complete application for a Conditional Use Permit, you will receive an application file number. Applicants must use this number, to submit an application for a Business Operating Permit. This permit shows the city that you have thought through how you will run your business. If you are new to the cannabis space, you should consider tapping on a business with experience in designing the Standard Operating Procedures for running an effective cultivation. To submit the BOP application, the applicant must include the following items:
You can apply for a Business Operating Permit online or download the Business Operating Permit Application to submit it in person at the Revenue Division, 915 I Street Rm 1201, Sacramento, CA 95814. Before submitting an application online, applicants can read the Citizen Portal User Guide. To apply for the BOP, Class A applicants must pay $9,700, Class B applicants must pay $20,210, and Class C applicants must pay $28,910. Step Four: Contact Sacramento County Agricultural Commission Marijuana growers who will use pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, etc.) during the cultivation process must contact the Sacramento County Agricultural Commission prior to their use. This is required to remain in compliance with requirements of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Prior to contacting the department, applicants can read about Legal Pest Management Practices for Cannabis Growers in California. Currently, they do not appear to have an application listed on the site, however, you will want to contact the department for more details. Step Five: Obtain Background Checks Finally, all applicants (including all management and staff) are required to go through a background check and get a Live Scan fingerprint in person at the Revenue Division. LiveScan fingerprinting is part of the background check requirements will be done strictly by appointment only. Fingerprinting is not required at the time of submission of your BOP, but is part of the review and approval process. To schedule an appointment, please call the Permits staff at 916-808-5852. The LiveScan costs $88/person and is due at the time of your appointment. Currently the city of Long Beach, CA is accepting applications for NEW medical marijuana cultivation, lab testing and manufacturing facilities. Beginning 9/1/2017 Long Beach will start accepting distribution applications as well. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The Long Beach Application process is very complex. Individuals should consider hiring assistance to manage, organize, and write the application. Details regarding the specific rules can be found in the Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.90 . At this time, there is no application deadline. Applications should be submitted in-person to: Long Beach City Hall 4th Floor Business License Counter 333 W. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Individuals seeking to obtain a Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Business License in Long Beach, CA can start by following 4 important steps: (Step 2-4 must be submitted in order). Step 1: Identify an acceptable medical marijuana manufacturing facility location. Step 2: Completing the application for a NEW Medical Marijuana Business License. Step 3: Complete the Manufacturing Supplemental Information Form. Step 4: Develop a Manufacturing Operations Plan. Step 1: Identify an acceptable medical marijuana manufacturing facility location: Applicants identifying an acceptable property should be aware that the Long Beach Marijuana Code 5.90.030 has put forth the following restrictions that must be adhered to:
The Planning Bureau will review the previous and proposed use of the property as well as the parking requirements. The following are required by the Planning Bureau:
Required # OF Parking Spaces: 2 per 1,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area Medical Marijuana Buffer Map: Department Reviews and Inspections:
When applying, applicants will be required to pay an application fee: # of Owners and Business Managers: Application Fees 1: $200.45 2: $345.45 3: $490.45 4: $635.45 5: $780.45 6: $925.45 ***Checks should be made payable to the “City of Long Beach” *** ***Application fees are non-refundable. If applicant is not successful in obtaining a license, a refund may be requested by emailing a completed Refund Request Form to lbbiz@longbeach.gov *** Application Checklist Overview: Medical Marijuana Business License Application (item details found on application).
Live Scan:
License Taxes:
Step 3: Complete the Manufacturing Supplemental Information Form. In addition to the Medical Marijuana Business License Application the Supplemental Information Form will require the following information:
Step 4: Develop a Manufacturing Operations Plan. All medical marijuana manufacturing businesses are required to submit an operating plan. At a minimum, the operating plan must meet the requirements as set forth in LBMC Chapter 5.90. Any statements made in the Operating Plan may not supersede any local and/or state laws, rules, and regulations. For each section of the Operating Plan a cover sheet is required and each section should be clearly labeled. The operating plan must have page numbers in the bottom right hand corner. DO NOT staple or bind the operating plan. You may submit the Medical Marijuana Business License Application and the Manufacturing Operating Plan in a three-ring binder or in an envelope. Both the Medical Marijuana Business License Application and the Manufacturing Operating Plan must be submitted at the same time. The Operating Plan must include the following areas: General Description of Services – a summary of the proposed business model:
Extraction Method – If performing on-site extractions provide a description of the extraction method:
Noxious Chemical Control – It is important to describe what methods will be used to ensure that odor generated inside the manufacturing facility is not detected outside the business premises.
Toxic Material – Provide a description of all toxic, flammable, or other materials that will be used or kept at the medical marijuana business, the location of such materials, and how such materials will be stored. This includes all materials regulated by a federal, State, or local government that would have authority over the business if it was not a marijuana business.
Quality Control – Describe the manufacturing quality control procedures that will be employed by the business to ensure that marijuana products are safe and suitable for human consumption and/or use.
Security - Provide a detailed description of their security plans. The security component should be broken down into operational and facility security categories.
Operational Security - Detail the operational security including but not limited to general security policies for the facility, employee specific policies, training, sample written policies, transactional security, confidential information security, visitor security, 3rd party contractor security, and transportation security.
Facility Security - Applicants should provide a description of the overall facility security.
Digital Video Surveillance - All Medical Marijuana Businesses must install and maintain a fully operational digital video surveillance and camera recording system. The video and surveillance system shall, at a minimum, meet the following requirements:
Any security measures that exceed these standards are highly desirable. Product Tracking and Disposal - Identify how marijuana will be tracked and monitored to prevent diversion and theft.
Product Complaints - Describe policies for receiving, recording and handling product complaints associated with the use of marijuana products provided by the manufacturing facility. Policies may include:
Product Rejection/Recall Describe the steps that the manufacturing facility will take when notified from a testing agency or City Health Official that the tested marijuana product does not meet appropriate health standards.
Fire Plan - Applicants should provide a detailed description of their fire prevention, suppression, alarm and life safety systems.
Employee Safety & Hygiene - Provide a summary of the safety protocols that will be adopted by the manufacturing facility, including, but not limited to: staff training, protective equipment, hazardous material handling, emergency communication/response protocols, etc. Businesses must conform to all Cal OSHA workplace safety standards, specifically Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
Community Involvement - Provide a detailed description of their plans to participate in community service within the City of Long Beach.
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