As we mentioned in this week’s cannabis update, today, April 8 is the first day Marina, California will be accepting cannabis license applications.
Here’s what you need to know about the process and how to submit a cannabis application in Marina. Application Period and Submission Details Marina’s City Council has a 60-day application period, from April 8 to June 3, 2019. The following number of licenses will be issued:
Dispensary Application Details and Requirements Prospective cannabis dispensary owners can find the application details and documents on the Marina city website. Only complete applications will be considered by the city; you must include the following documents:
Phase 1: Determination of Eligibility Businesses in Phase 1 must pay a fee of $8,000 with their Dispensary Permit Application. These fees will go toward background checks and staff time, and any unused fees will be returned to candidates who don’t make it through all three phases. When submitting your Phase 1 application, provide all materials in 2 (duplicate) three-ring binder and one flash drive, with everything in PDF format. Create a separate tab for each section of the application (e.g. Business Plan, Security Plan, etc.). Payment can be made in the form of personal check, certified check, cashiers check, or money order – no cash or credit cards. Your application must include the following sections:
Phase 2 and Phase 3 Phase 1 applicants must meet the eligibility criteria by demonstrating how they will operate in compliance with local laws and regulations. If you can show that you have read and understood the cannabis restrictions, then you will move to Phase 2. Phase 2 applicants are evaluated on their Live Scan results, completeness of their application, proposed location, and two key documents:
Phase 4 Finally, Phase 4 is the Final Ranking and Issuance of Cannabis Dispensary Application Conditional Use Permits, and Cannabis Business Licenses. Operators who are through to this round must pay a second fee of $7000 and be able to apply for an Cannabis Dispensary Application Conditional Use Permit and license to engage in a commercial cannabis business. Qualified applicants from the initial ranking may amend and combine their applications to optimize their scores. Non-Dispensary Application Details and Requirements Non-dispensary commercial cannabis businesses are also eligible to apply for permits during this window. Like dispensaries, these businesses will be evaluated in four phases which includes the following criteria and fees. Phase 1: Determination of Eligibility Businesses in Phase 1 must pay a fee of $8,000 with their Non-Dispensary Permit Application. These fees will go toward background checks and staff time, and any unused fees will be returned to candidates who don’t make it through all three phases. When submitting your Phase 1 application, provide all materials in 2 (duplicate) three-ring binder and one flash drive, with everything in PDF format. Create a separate tab for each section of the application (e.g. Business Plan, Security Plan, etc.). Payment can be made in the form of personal check, certified check, cashiers check, or money order – no cash or credit cards. Your application must include the following sections:
Phase 2 and Phase 3 Phase 1 applicants must meet the eligibility criteria by demonstrating how they will operate in compliance with local laws and regulations. If you can show that you have read and understood the cannabis restrictions, then you will move to Phase 2. Phase 2 applicants are evaluated on their Live Scan results, completeness of their application, proposed location, and two key documents:
Phase 4 Finally, Phase 4 is the Final Ranking and Issuance of Cannabis Non-Retail Application Administrative Use Permits. Operators who are through to this round must pay a second fee of $3000 and be able to apply for an Administrative Use Permit. “The top applicants equal to the number of licenses available will be eligible for a Cannabis Non-Retail Application Administrative Use Permit and license to engage in a commercial cannabis business.” Cannabis Zoning Verification Letter Applicants must obtain an approved Cannabis Zoning Verification Letter (CZVL) from the Planning Division of the Community Development Department in City Hall located at 209 Cypress Avenue, Marina, CA 93933 prior to submitting a CCB application. This letter verifies that your proposed business location meets the city’s requirements. You must send a written request; CZVL’s will not be completed over the counter to allow time for research and review. Plan ahead to get the CZVL: Marina’s review process takes approximately 15 working days. A CZVL costs $200.00 and payment is due at the time a CZVL is requested. Get Help Today While three months seems like enough time to complete a cannabis application, time is of the essence. Get in touch with our experts by clicking the button below and we can assist you in putting together a strong application in Marina, California. 
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