8107-47 — Regulation of commercial cannabis activity.

(i)

The terms and conditions of any other State or County permits or licenses shall not modify the requirements of a license granted under this Chapter, except that the cannabis business license must be consistent with the land use entitlement.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2705 - Cannabis business licenses application content.

(a)

Each application for a cannabis business license shall be filed with the County Executive Officer on the form and in the manner prescribed by the County.

(b)

The application shall contain, without limitation, the following documentation:

(1)

Background and Contact Information:

(A)

All applicants' and agents' names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

(B)

Name, address and telephone number for all business owners, managers, supervisors, employees, and persons having a ten (10) percent or more financial interest in the commercial cannabis activity that is the subject of the application or, if the applicant is an entity, having a ten (10) percent or more financial interest in the entity.

(C)

A twenty-four-hour contact phone number.

(D)

Written proof or copy of government-issued identification (i.e., California driver's license, California identification card, or certified birth certificate) that all applicants, business owners, supervisors, and employees are eighteen (18) years of age or older for State medical licenses, and twenty-one (21) years of age or older for State non-medical licenses.

(E)

The names, addresses and license numbers of any and all other commercial cannabis operations currently being operated by the applicant, or that had previously been operated by the applicant and a statement of whether the authorization for any such operation has been revoked or suspended and, if so, the reason therefore.

(2)

Information on the Operation:

(A)

A full description of the proposed activities and products of the commercial cannabis operation.

(B)

Proposed hours of operation.

(C)

Number of employees.

(D)

Location and premises diagram.

(i)

The physical address and assessor's parcel number(s) (APN) of the tax assessor's parcels that constitute the lot upon which the proposed commercial cannabis operation will be located.

(ii)

Premises Diagram. A diagram of the premises, drawn to scale, with sufficient detail to enable ready determination of the bounds of each of the State licensed premises, or proposed State license premises, showing without limitation, the boundaries of the lot on which the premises will be located; if the proposed premises consists of only a portion of a property, the diagram shall be labeled indicating which part of the property is the proposed premises and what the remaining property is/will be used for. All roads and water crossings on the property, sources of water used, including the location of waterbody diversions, pump locations and distribution system, and location, type and capacity of each storage unit to be used for cultivation, the APN, location of pesticide storage facility and hazardous material storage; site plan and, if applicable, floor plan of all buildings and structures, which illustrate all entry ways and exits to the building and/or structure, loading zones and all areas, in which, commercial cannabis activities are proposed to occur.

(E)

Authority to Operate. Proof of ownership of premises, or if the premises on which the commercial cannabis operation is to occur is rented or leased, written permission from the property owner containing the property owner(s)' notarized signature that authorizes the tenant or lessee to engage in commercial cannabis activities at the site.

(F)

State Information.

(i)

A copy of the applicant's State cannabis licenses or application(s) for a State cannabis license.

(ii)

The State cannabis license type, pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26050, as may be amended, for proposed commercial cannabis operation, including whether the activity is medical or non-medical.

(G)

Land Use Entitlement/Permit. A copy of the approved and/or issued land use entitlement or land use entitlement application accepted by planning and development for the proposed commercial cannabis operation. If the applicant does not have a final, un-appealable, approved and issued land use entitlement at the time of applying for a cannabis business license, the applicant may select concurrent processing. The applicant shall notify the County Executive Officer if their land use entitlement application is approved, denied or appealed and whether the applicant would like concurrent processing of the business license application during the appeal. The applicant is responsible for all license processing fees, including if the applicant fails to notify to the County Executive Officer as required by this Section or provides late notification. If the following is not included in the land use entitlement it shall also be submitted as part of the application.

(H)

Cultivation Plan. A cultivation plan including total canopy size and production setting.

(3)

Business Entity Requirements:

(A)

If the applicant is a business entity or any form of entity, information regarding the entity, including, without limitation:

(i)

The name and address of the entity;

(ii)

The entity's legal status; and

(iii)

Proof of registration with, or a certificate of good standing from, the California Secretary of State.

(4)

Applicant Acknowledgement:

(A)

A statement by the applicant that the applicant has the ability to comply with all laws regulating businesses in the State as well as all requirements of this Chapter and the County Code and that it shall and will maintain compliance during the term of the license.

(B)

Agreeing to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, its officers, officials, agents and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the County, its officers, officials, agents or employees arising from a commercial cannabis operation or to attack, set aside, void or annul, in whole or in part, an approval of the application by the County or issuance of a license. In addition, applicant will complete a defense and indemnification agreement on a form provided by the County.

(C)

Authorization for the County, its agents and employees to access all premises, during standard operating hours, upon which cannabis operations are occurring or intend to occur, including, but not limited to, initial site visits prior to issuance or renewal of a license, and compliance checks.

(5)

Certification, under penalty of perjury, that all the information contained in the application is true and correct.

(c)

An applicant shall also submit all documentation as required by Section 2706.

(d)

An applicant shall submit to the County Executive Officer an application for a cannabis business license with all required documents, plus as many copies of the application and supporting documentation as required, and the application fee, pursuant to Section 2712, using the method and location for submission as determined by the County Executive Office.

(e)

An applicant may withdraw or suspend their application by submitting a written request for either action. Requests must be delivered or mailed to the County Executive Office. Withdrawn applications may be eligible for a pro-rated refund of fees upon request. If an application is withdrawn and the applicant later wishes to proceed, the applicant must submit a new application. Suspended applications will not be eligible for a refund. Reactivation of a suspended application will require a written request for reactivation that must be delivered or mailed to the County Executive Office.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2706 - Additional cannabis business licenses requirements.

In addition to the application submitted pursuant to Section 2705, an applicant shall provide the following to the County executive officer.

(a)

Criminal Background Check. All business owners, supervisors, employees, and any other persons having at least a twenty percent (20%) financial interest, unless the interest is solely a security, lien, or encumbrance, must go through a live scan background check that discloses no felonies in accordance with Business and Professions Code section 26057, as may be amended. Except that, pursuant Business and Professions Code section 26057, if the business owners, supervisors, employees, and any other persons having at least a twenty percent (20%) financial interest has been convicted of an offense that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession for which the application is made, the County Executive Officer may determine that they are otherwise suitable to be issued a license, and granting the license would not compromise public safety. The County Executive Officer shall conduct a thorough review of the nature of the crime, conviction, circumstances, and evidence of rehabilitation of the applicant or owner, and shall evaluate the suitability of the applicant, owner, person having at least a twenty percent (20%) financial interest, manager, supervisor or employee to be issued a license based on the evidence found through the review.

(b)

Energy Conservation Plan. The applicant for a cannabis business license proposing to engage in commercial cannabis cultivation or commercial cannabis nursery cultivation shall prepare and submit to the County Executive Officer an energy conservation plan with their application. The energy conservation plan shall include an analysis of energy use anticipated with the proposed operations if using conventional energy sources. The plan shall also include a description of any existing energy conservation infrastructure in use on site, such as cogeneration or solar, and energy savings with the application of energy conservation technologies. The energy conservation plan must demonstrate at least a twenty-five percent (25%) reduction of the anticipated conventional energy use with existing or proposed energy conservation infrastructure. On-site renewable or energy conservation infrastructure maybe calculated for the twenty-five percent (25%) reduction. Should the applicant not be able to demonstrate the twenty-five percent (25%) reduction with existing infrastructure, the applicant can enroll in a green power program with the local utility. If the applicant is proposing new energy conservation infrastructure the applicant must be enrolled in a green power program with the local utility until the infrastructure is in place to achieve the twenty-five percent (25%) reduction is installed and operational.

(c)

Site Security Plan.

(1)

All applicants shall prepare and submit a site security plan to the County Executive Office.

(2)

The plan shall include at a minimum perimeter security system, lighting, twenty-four-hour video monitoring with ninety (90) day archiving of video that cover all areas of the licensed operation, employee training program on company policies and cannabis laws, color coded identification cards based on access policies for employees that do not wear identification cards while on the premises, prevention of product diversion, theft, and loss, as may be required to protect the public safety.

(3)

All security plans must be implemented and approved before a cannabis business license will be issued.

(d)

Odor Control Plan. All applicants shall prepare and submit an odor prevention to use the best available odor control technology, prevention devices and techniques for cannabis cultivation.

(e)

Applicants for a commercial cannabis cultivation or commercial cannabis nursery cultivation license shall comply with the Statewide Cannabis Cultivation General Order, Order No. WQ 2019-0001-DWQ, has been adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board, as amended.

(f)

California Cannabis Track-and-Trace System. Applicants must use the California Cannabis Track-and-Trace system to record, track, and maintain information about their cannabis and cannabis-product inventories and activities, in accordance with the regulations of their respective State licensing authority.

(g)

Application Fee. All applicants shall pay an application fee pursuant to Section 2712.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2707 - Cannabis business licenses review and approval.

(a)

Once an applicant submits an application to the County Executive Office, the County Executive Office shall have sixty (60) days to determine if the application includes all the information required in Sections 2705 and 2706 and that the application fee has been paid and issue the cannabis business licenses.

(b)

Applications shall be processed, reviewed and approved in the order received.

(c)

The County Executive Office shall issue a cannabis business license to the applicant if:

(1)

The applicant's application contains all of the information required in Sections 2705 and 2706 and if the application fee has been paid.

(2)

There is no cause for denial, in accordance with Sections 2708 or 2711.

(d)

If the County Executive Office, at any time during the review, determines that the application does not include all information required in Sections 2705 and 2706 it shall promptly notify the applicant of the deficient application elements and establish a timeframe for the applicant to provide the County Executive Office with the missing documents or information.

(1)

No further action will be taken by the County Executive Office until the application complies with this Chapter, including verification of compliance for State licensing authorities.

(2)

If the applicant fails to provide the requested information in the established timeframe, the application will be deemed abandoned. No fees will be refunded for abandoned applications.

(e)

If the County Executive Office, at any time during the review, determines that any reason for denial can be resolved by the applicant, it shall promptly notify the applicant and establish a timeframe for the applicant to provide the County Executive Office with the missing documents or information.

(f)

The County Executive Office shall provide reports to the board on the status of the cannabis business licensing program at least annually.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2708 - Grounds for denial of license.

Any application for a cannabis business license may be denied based on any of the following criteria:

(a)

The applicant has knowingly, willfully or negligently made a false statement of material fact or omitted a material fact from:

(1)

The application for a cannabis business license; or

(2)

Any prior affidavit to the County concerning cannabis;

(3)

The criminal background check required by Section 2706.

(b)

The applicant's plan submitted pursuant to Section 2706 or other information in the application are determined to be insufficient to maintain the health, safety and general welfare of employees or the public or fail to comply State law or the County Code.

(c)

If applicable, the applicant failed to obtain and/or maintain a valid seller's permit required pursuant to the Revenue and Taxation Code, as may be amended.

(d)

The proposed commercial cannabis operation does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter or State law.

(e)

The applicant has not received all the necessary land use entitlements.

(f)

The applicant has been denied a license to engage in commercial cannabis activity by a State licensing authority.

(g)

The applicant has denied the County access to the premises to conduct an inspection.

(h)

Failure to pay all County taxes due pursuant to Article 2 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2709 - Procedure and notice of denial.

(a)

The County Executive Office shall specify in writing the reason for the denial of the application based on Section 2708 and notify the applicant that the decision shall become final unless the applicant corrects any deficiencies in the application in the timeframe established by the County Executive Office or appeals, pursuant to this Chapter.

(b)

The Board shall established a hearing process for appeals of denials of a cannabis business license and suspensions or revocations of a cannabis business license pursuant to Section 2717.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2710 - Cannabis business license renewal process.

(a)

Each cannabis business license shall expire one (1) year after the date of its issuance. The County Executive Office may renew a cannabis business license if:

(1)

The County Executive Office receives a timely renewal application by the licensee with a renewal application fee;

(2)

The licensee has complied with the requirements of this Chapter and the licensee's County license, State license(s) and/or County land use entitlement(s)have not been suspended or revoked;

(3)

The licensee has allowed any County staff necessary to determine compliance with this Chapter, to conduct site inspections of the cannabis operation to verify licensee's compliance with this Chapter; and

(4)

The County Executive Office confirms that the commercial cannabis operation meets the standards for issuance of a license pursuant to this Chapter and approves the license issuance.

(b)

Any application for renewal shall be filed with the County Executive Office at least sixty (60) calendar days before expiration of the cannabis business license, but no earlier than ninety (90) calendar days before expiration. The renewal application shall include:

(1)

The legal name of the licensed entity;

(2)

The date of the County business license expiration;

(3)

The licensee's mailing address and premises address;

(4)

Authorization for an onsite inspection of the premises during standard business hours to confirm compliance with this Chapter;

(5)

Log of odor complaints and responses to complaints;

(6)

If any of the documentation and information supplied by the applicant pursuant to the applicant's most recent application has changed, the applicant shall submit updated information and documentation with the application for renewal and shall provide such other information as the County Executive Office may require; and

(c)

In accordance with the procedures listed in Section 2707, the County Executive Office will review the renewal license application. The County Executive Office shall issues a license renewal or provide notice of a denial of the renewal application.

(d)

If a complete renewal application is submitted in compliance with subsection (b) above and the licensee is operating in good standing in accordance with the terms of this Chapter, the licensee may continue to operate until the County Executive Office provides a license renewal or a notice of denial of the renewal application.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2711 - Grounds for denial of renewal licenses.

(a)

An application for renewal of a cannabis business license shall be denied if:

(1)

The application is filed fewer than sixty (60) calendar days before the cannabis business license expiration;

(2)

The licensee fails to conform to and comply with the criteria set forth in this Chapter, including possession of all required and valid State licenses;

(3)

The licensee is delinquent in payment of County taxes pursuant to Article 2 of this Chapter on commercial cannabis activity;

(4)

The cannabis business license is suspended or revoked at the time of the application or at any time before issuing the renewal license;

(5)

The land use entitlement for the commercial cannabis operation is suspended or revoked at the time of the application or at any time before issuing the renewal license; or

(6)

Any of the grounds for denial listed in Section 2708 are present.

(b)

If a renewal application is denied, an applicant may file a new application pursuant to Section 2704 or appeal the denial pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2709. However, the licensee must cease operations when the licensee's license expires until a new license is issued.

(c)

If the County Executive Office denies the renewal, the County Executive Office shall issue a notice of denial and the reason(s) for denial to the applicant. The decision shall become final unless the licensee corrects the deficiencies in the application within the timeframe established by the County Executive Office or appeals pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2709 within five (5) calendar days of the date of service of the notice of denial.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2712 - Cannabis business license fee.

(a)

The filing of an application for a cannabis business license or renewal of a cannabis business license shall be accompanied by payment of such fees as the Board of Supervisors may establish to recover the cost related to the issuance of the license.

(b)

The fee may only include the reasonable costs directly related to the issuance of the license and shall not include any costs for general governmental services where the services is available to the public at large in substantially the same manner as the applicant of the license.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2713 - Cannabis business licenses limits—Nontransferable.

(a)

A cannabis business license is issued to and covers only the licensee(s) identified on the cannabis business license and only the premises identified on the cannabis business license.

(b)

A cannabis business license is not transferable and automatically terminates upon transfer or change of ownership pursuant to Section 2714. A cannabis business license does not run with the land.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2714 - Change in ownership.

(a)

Any new business owners, managers, supervisors, employees, or other persons intending to be engaged in the business or operation of the commercial cannabis operation must submit their fingerprints and/or other necessary information for a criminal background check pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 2706, prior to the proposed change. Documentation for the criminal background check must be submitted to the County Executive Office.

(b)

Whenever any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or other type of business entity licensed under this Chapter sells or transfers any part greater than ten percent (10%) of its corporate stock, partnership interest or other business interest in a commercial cannabis operation, a new cannabis business license shall be obtained pursuant to Section 2704 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2715 - Change in premises.

(a)

A licensee shall not change or alter the premises in a manner which materially or substantially alters the premises, the usage of the premises, or the mode or character of the business operation conducted from the premises, from the site plan or other plans on file with the application, unless and until the licensee obtains written approval by the County Executive Office.

(b)

A material or substantial physical alteration includes, but is not limited to, a substantial increase or decrease in the total area of the licensed premises, any other physical modification resulting in substantial change in the mode or character of business operations.

(c)

Change in premises due to a declared natural disaster does not constitute a surrender or abandonment of a license. Moving cannabis, non-manufactured or manufactured cannabis products stored on a premises to another location immediately to prevent loss, theft or degradation of the cannabis or non-manufactured or manufactured cannabis products is allowed without prior approval, if:

(1)

Cannabis, non-manufactured or manufactured cannabis products are moved to a secure location where only the licensee, employees or contractors have access;

(2)

Notice is given in writing to the County Executive Office of the change in location within twenty-four (24) hours, including a request for relief from the premises specific licensing requirements;

(3)

Access to the new disaster-related premises is provided to the County; and

(4)

New premises is required for a period greater than ten (10) days, the licensee submits a written request for relief from premises- specific requirements for a defined period of time and the reasons why such relief is required.

(d)

To obtain County Executive Office approval of a change in premises the licensee shall submit a new premises diagram, security plan and a written determination from the planning and development department that the amended premises area is covered by the licensee's applicable land use entitlement and continues to meet all requirements in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2716 - Cannabis business license operating requirements.

(a)

Throughout the term of the cannabis business license, each and every licensee shall comply with this Chapter, the County Code, and State law, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(1)

Premises Restrictions.

(A)

No cannabis shall be smoked, ingested or otherwise consumed on the premises.

(B)

No cannabis or cannabis products, or graphics depicting cannabis or cannabis products, shall be visible from the exterior of the premises.

(C)

No licensee may hold a license for the premises from the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages, nor may the cannabis operation include a business that sells alcoholic beverages.

(D)

No alcohol may be stored, sold, dispensed or consumed on the premises.

(E)

A licensee shall not sell, store or allow consumption of any tobacco or nicotine products on or at any premises licensed under this Chapter.

(F)

No person or employee shall be under the influence of a controlled substance.

(2)

Display License and ID Cards.

(A)

Each licensee shall conspicuously display its license on the premises. Each commercial cannabis operation that engages in delivery or distribution shall carry a copy of the license in all vehicles that deliver or transport cannabis or cannabis products.

(B)

Employee identification cards shall be worn at all times while on the premises and cards shall be color coded to identify levels of access to portions of the operations.

(3)

Odor Control. The licensee shall continuously operate of all required prevention devices and techniques for cannabis cultivation.

(4)

Records. Each licensee shall keep accurate records of the licensee's commercial cannabis activities in a manner readily accessible for examination by the County for six (6) months onsite and a total of seven (7) years pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 26160 through 26162.5, as may be amended.

(5)

Security Requirements.

(A)

Each licensee shall be responsible and liable for safety and security in and around the commercial cannabis operation, and shall provide adequate security on the premises including the cleanup of graffiti, trash around the premises within forty-eight (48) hours.

(B)

Each licensee shall maintain such surveillance video recordings for a period of at least forty-five (45) days and shall make such video recordings available to the County upon demand.

(C)

Following harvest, all cannabis and cannabis products shall be stored in a secured and locked safe room, safe or vault, and in a manner to prevent diversion, theft, and loss, except for limited amounts of cannabis used for display purposes, testing samples or immediate sale.

(D)

Each licensee shall notify the sheriff within twenty-four (24) hours after discovering any of the following: diversion, theft, loss, or any criminal activity involving the commercial cannabis operation; significant discrepancies identified during inventory; or any other breach of security.

(6)

Twenty-Four-Hour Contact. Each licensee shall provide the County Executive Office with the name, telephone number and e-mail address of the licensee's designated community relations contact who the public may contact twenty-four (24) hours a day regarding problems or concerns associated with the commercial cannabis operation. The licensee shall update the County if any changes occur to the community relations contact. The licensee shall make a good faith effort to resolve problems without the need for intervention by the County.

(7)

Taxes. A licensee shall pay all applicable State taxes and the County tax pursuant to Article 2 of this Chapter.

(8)

Insurance. A licensee shall have and maintain for the duration of the license a general liability insurance policy naming the County as an additional insured with minimum coverage requirements of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) per aggregate.

(9)

Valid Permits and State Licenses. A licensee must legally hold all required State licenses under the Medicinal and Adult-Use of Cannabis Regulatory and Safety Act (Business and Professions Code §§ 26000, et seq.), as may be amended, and under all other applicable State laws.

(b)

In the interest of public safety, County officials may enter the licensee's premises during standard operating hours for the purpose of observing compliance of the commercial cannabis operation with this Chapter.

(c)

County officials, including the County Executive Officer or Treasurer-Tax Collector, may inspect the commercial cannabis operation's records, books, accounts, financial data, and any and all data relevant to its licensed activities for the purpose of conducting an audit or examination.

(d)

It is a misdemeanor for any person having any responsibility over a commercial cannabis operation to impede, obstruct, or interfere with an inspection, or the review of the copying of records and monitoring (including recordings) including, but not limited to, the concealment, destruction, and falsification of any recordings or records.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2717 - Suspension or revocation of a cannabis business license.

(a)

Any of the following shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of a cannabis business license, based on substantial evidence:

(1)

Failure to comply with one (1) or more of the terms and conditions of the cannabis business license;

(2)

The cannabis business license was granted on the basis of false material information, written or oral, given unknowingly, willfully or negligently by the applicant;

(3)

Any act or omission by a licensee in contravention of the provisions of this Chapter;

(4)

Any act or omission by a licensee in contravention of State law or the Ventura County Code;

(5)

Any act or omission by a licensee that results in the suspension or revocation of the applicable land use entitlement for the commercial cannabis activities;

(6)

Any act or omission by a licensee that results in the denial, revocation or suspension of that licensee's State license;

(7)

Failure to pay, or engaging in falsely reporting of, State or County taxes on commercial cannabis activity;

(8)

Engaging in conduct that constitutes a nuisance, where the licensee has failed to abate the nuisance.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2718 - Enforcement and penalties.

The remedies provided by this Chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

(a)

Failure to possess, or operating without, a valid cannabis business licenses for each and every cannabis operation as required by Section 2704 is a misdemeanor.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision, or to fail to comply with any of the requirements, of this Chapter. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. No proof of knowledge, intent, or other mental state is required to establish a violation.

(c)

Any condition caused or allowed to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed a public nuisance and shall, at the discretion of County, create a cause of action pursuant to Ventura County Code, and any other action authorized by law.

(d)

Each and every violation of this Chapter shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by the Ventura County Code or otherwise authorized by law. Additionally, as a public nuisance, any violation of this Chapter shall be subject to injunctive relief, costs of abatement, costs of restoration, costs of investigation, attorney fees, restitution, and any other relief or remedy available at law or in equity.

(e)

The County or the Office of the District Attorney may also pursue any and all remedies and actions available and applicable under State and local laws for any violations committed by the licensee, operator or persons related thereto, or associated with, the commercial cannabis activity.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2719 - State licensing contact.

(a)

The County Executive Officer is the designated contact for all communications with the State licensing authorities regarding cannabis operations.

(b)

The County Executive Officer shall provide written notification to the state, pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 26055(g)(2)(E), as to the status of legal nonconforming operators that are no longer eligible for local authorization of temporary or provisional annual State cannabis license.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2720 - Processing and reviewing commercial cannabis license applications.

(a)

The County shall beginning accepting and reviewing commercial cannabis business license applications on January 1, 2021.

(b)

The County executive officer shall develop and publish a checklist for applicants for commercial cannabis business license applications. The Planning Director shall develop and publish a checklist for zoning clearance applications for commercial cannabis activities.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)

2721 - Annual report.

The County Executive Office shall submit an annual report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the County's commercial cannabis regulations. This reports may include discussions on the number of applications for cannabis business licenses, the number of violations and revocations of licenses and compliance with the tax on cannabis operations levied by Article 2 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 4592 (Voter Initiative Measure "O"), § 3, 11-3-2020)