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California Cannabis Licensing Authorities Announce Public Hearing Dates

7/24/2018

 
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On June 27, 2017, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) passed and provided a framework for cannabis activity and sales within California. In June of 2018, cannabis licensing authorities enacted emergency regulations ensuring a set of rules were in place for the continuance of MAUCRSA.

Now, California’s cannabis licensing authorities are proposing permanent rules to take the place of the emergency regulations. California’s three state cannabis licensing authorities will further define these rules. They are:
  • California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
  • Bureau of Cannabis Control
  • California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)

The emergency regulations that went into effect June 6, 2018 will stay in place for 180 days. During this 6-month time period, the three cannabis licensing authorities will adopt non-emergency regulations.
  • California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Proposed Regulations  
  • Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) and California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Proposed Regulations

The respective authorities also want to hear from the people about your thoughts, concerns and suggestions.  Each of the three agencies will hold multiple public hearings in order to do so.

California Cannabis Public Hearings   

Each of the three cannabis licensing authorities will hold public hearings so the people of California comment and share their input on the future laws.  These can be submitted by attending the public hearings and sharing your comments orally, or submitting them to in writing. Instructions for how to submit comments in writing are listed below.

California Department of Public Health Hearing Dates

The CDPH is holding the following hearing dates:
  • July 30, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at 900 E. Birch Street, Valencia Room, Brea, CA 92821
  • August 20, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501
  • August 27, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at 8400 Edes Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621

If you would like to see on how to submit a public comment in writing please click here.

Bureau of Cannabis Control Hearing Dates

The Bureau of Cannabis Control provides information about legal, safe and responsible cannabis use. Of course, you can find information – including fact sheets, FAQs, and more – on their website. Their hearing dates are scheduled as follows:
  • August 7, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hilton Oakland Airport, One Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 94621
  • August 14, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  • August 27, 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

If you would like to know how to submit a public comment in writing please click here.

California Department of Food and Agriculture Hearing Dates

The CDFA protects California’s food supply with regulatory oversight over management, innovation and science, with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Their public hearings are scheduled for:
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  • July 24, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Adorni Center, 1011 Waterfront Drive, Eureka, CA 95501
  • July 26, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, 3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
  • July 31, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hilton Santa Barbara, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  • August 28, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at California Department of Food & Agriculture, Auditorium, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

If you would like to know how to submit a public comment in writing please click here.

The cannabis licensing authorities are hoping to respond to and review each comment. They have all stated they will respond to relevant comments in a timely fashion. They only way a public comment will not be accepted is by phone.

Attending one of the hearings or submitting written comments is a great way to get your voice heard! California is one of the most progressive states when it comes to marijuana legislation, and  is paving the way for future cannabis laws throughout the country. California will likely set precedent and this is your chance to be a part of it. If you have any interest in opening a cannabis business now or in the near future, become involved at the local level where possible or attend one of the above hearings.  Your voice makes a difference!

If you have questions about specifics regarding any of the above authorities, or would like further clarification on how to obtain a cannabis license in California, contact California Cannabis CPA today.

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