Title 5 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.36 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
Sonoma Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Sonoma
5.36.010 Purpose and intent.¶
5.36.020 Legal authority.¶
5.36.030 Cannabis cultivation and commercial cannabis activities¶
5.36.040 Compliance with state and local laws.¶
5.36.050 Definitions.¶
5.36.060 Commercial cannabis business permit required to engage in¶
5.36.070 Evidence of criminal background check required.¶
5.36.080 Personnel prohibited from holding a license or from employment¶
5.36.090 Maximum number and type of authorized commercial cannabis¶
5.36.100 Consideration of finalists for award of conditional certificate.¶
5.36.110 Commercial cannabis businesses awarded conditional certificates¶
5.36.120 Commercial cannabis business permit (CCBP) required.¶
5.36.130 City business license.¶
5.36.140 Building permits and inspection.¶
5.36.150 Certification from the planning director.¶
5.36.160 Right to occupy and to use property.¶
5.36.170 Revocation of permits.¶
5.36.180 Effect of state license suspension, revocation, or termination.¶
5.36.190 Appeals.¶
5.36.200 Written request for appeal.¶
5.36.210 Appeal hearing process.¶
5.36.220 Change in location – Updated registration form.¶
5.36.230 Transfer of commercial cannabis business permit.¶
5.36.240 Location and design of commercial cannabis businesses.¶
5.36.250 Limitations on city’s liability.¶
5.36.260 Records and record keeping.¶
5.36.270 Security measures.¶
5.36.280 Restriction on alcohol and tobacco sales.¶
5.36.290 Fees and charges.¶
5.36.300 Operating requirements for out-of-city delivery services.¶
5.36.310 Cannabis deliveries.¶
5.36.320 Permissible delivery locations and customers.¶
5.36.330 Fees deemed debt to the city of Sonoma.¶
5.36.340 Permit holder responsible for violations.¶
5.36.350 Inspection and enforcement.¶
5.36.360 Promulgation of regulations, standards and other legal duties.¶
5.36.370 Compliance with state regulations.¶
5.36.380 Violations declared a public nuisance.¶
5.36.390 Each violation a separate offense.¶
5.36.400 Criminal penalties.¶
5.36.410 Remedies cumulative and not exclusive.¶
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