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Cannabis Regulations
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.
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Other Questions?
For addition questions, please contact Ruben Hernandez at (925) 674-7785 or by email at ruben.hernandez@dcd.cccounty.us
Board of Supervisors Actions related to Commercial Cannabis
November 14, 2017 Board of Supervisor Meeting (Item C.82)
APPROVE Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated Area of Contra Costa County (Framework) reflecting changes requested by the Board on October 24, 2017, and
DIRECT the Conservation and Development Director to implement Public Outreach Plan to solicit public input on the Framework, as recommended by the Conservation and Development Director.
- Board Order
- Exhibit A- Preliminary Cannabis Regulatory Framework 11-14-17 clean version
- Attachment 1 to Exhibit A - Preliminary Maps (note: North Richmond has revised maps)
- Attachment 2 to Exhibit A - Report from Health Services
- Exhibit B - Preliminary Cannabis Regulatory Framework 11/14/17 compared to 10-24-17
- Exhibit C - Draft Public Outreach
- Exhibit D = Comparison of State Limits on Cannabis Transactions
October 24, 2017 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Item D.3)
HEARING to consider adopting Ordinance No. 2017-26 regulating the personal cultivation of cannabis and prohibiting commercial cannabis activities;
ACCEPT report from HdL Companies on the Fiscal Analysis of the Potential Commercial Cannabis Industry in Contra Costa County;
ACCEPT update from staff on Preliminary Working Draft Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the unincorporated area;
PROVIDE direction to staff on refining the Regulatory Framework, developing a tax measure and conducting additional public outreach on the matter.
- Video of Meeting
- Board Order
- Ordinance No 2017-26
- Findings for Ordinance 2017-26
- HdL's Fiscal Analysis of the Potential Commercial Cannabis Industry for Contra Costa County
- Preliminary Framework Draft Regulatory Framework
- Report for Health Services
- Maps (note: North Richmond has revised maps)
- Schedule
- Table 1 - Regarding Caps and Selection Process
- Concord 2017 Survey
July 18, 2017 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (Item D.5)
ACCEPT report on preliminary framework and options for cannabis regulation within unincorporated areas of the County and PROVIDE direction to staff on how to refine this framework and develop new regulations.
Contact
Ruben Hernandez
Current Planning
Principal Planner
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Ph: (925) 674-7785
Fx: (925) 674-7258
Documents and Resources
Current Commercial Cannabis Ordinance
Ordinance No. 2017-26
Contra Costa County's Current Ordinance prohibiting the cultivation and delivery of marijuana in the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County
State Resources
California Cannabis Portal - State of California's one-stop shop for all things related to the state’s effort to regulate the cannabis industry.