Project Overview

In response to California voter approval of Proposition 64 (Adult Use of Marijuana Act) in November 2016, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has directed the County staff to initiate the process of preparing regulations for the establishment of commercial cannabis businesses in the unincorporated areas of the County. The regulations will also address cultivation of cannabis for personal use at home.

In addition to preparation of land use and health regulations for commercial cannabis uses, the Board has also initiated the process of analyzing and preparing a potential taxing program for the various commercial cannabis uses. It is anticipated that no commercial cannabis uses would be authorized until such time as a cannabis tax ballot measure has been approved by County voters. A County cannabis tax initiative could be considered by voters at the next General Election in November 2018, so regulations permitting commercial cannabis uses are not expected to become effective until that time at the earliest.

The County Prohibits All Commercial Cannabis Uses
Contra Costa County does not issue licenses for cultivation, sale or delivery of marijuana. According to the provisions of Proposition 64 local jurisdictions should have permanent cannabis regulations in place prior to establishment of the state licensing program which is expected to be in place by November 2018.

Community Outreach

The County is currently seeking comments on the Preliminary Framework for Commercial Cannabis Industry in Unincorporated Contra Costa County. As part of the community outreach effort, the Framework will be presented at various Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meetings, town halls, and city council meetings. 

View the Framework

Preliminary Framework for Commercial Cannabis Industry in Unincorporated Contra Costa County
Maps (note: large file)
Health Services Report

Comment on the Framework

If you would like to comment on the proposed Cannabis Regulations, please fill out the form below. 
Click here to comment on the proposed Cannabis Regulations

Attend a Meeting

Interjurisdictional Council on Homelessness
Thursday, April 5, at 1 pm
Health Services Department, Sequoia Room
50 Douglas Drive, Martinez

Rodeo MAC
Thursday, April 12 at 7 pm
Rodeo Senior Center
189 Parker Ave, Rodeo

Crockett Improvement Association
Monday, April 16 at 7 pm
Crockett Community Center
850 Pomona St, Crockett

Contra Costa Centre
Tuesday, April 17 at 5 pm
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
2999 Oak Road, Suite 110, Walnut Creek

Join our Mailing List

If you would like to be placed on a mailing list for future actions or meetings related to cannabis regulation, please click on the link below.
Click here to be added to the Cannabis Regulation and Licensing email list

Other Questions?

For addition questions, please contact Ruben Hernandez at (925) 674-7785 or by email at ruben.hernandez@dcd.cccounty.us