History of Cannabis Regulation Adoption

This page provides an overview of the Cannabis Regulation Adoption process.

For information on permitting, please visit our Commercial Cannabis Permitting page.

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.

Board of Supervisors Hearing to consider adoption of the Cannabis Land Use Regulation Ordinance
June 26, 2018

Board Order
Attachment A: Ordinance 2018-18
Attachment B: Ordinance 2018-19 Exclusion Area
Water Alternative A
Water Alternative B
JG and Assoc CPC Letter
Approved Cannabis Framework April 24, 2018
Zoning Maps with 1000 foot buffer
PowerPoint

Board of Supervisors Hearing to consider adoption of the Cannabis Tax Ordinance/Ballot Measure
July 10, 2018

Board Order
Ordinance 2018-22 Cannabis Business Tax
Highlight of the Proposed Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance

Board of Supervisors Hearing to consider adoption of the Cannabis Health Ordinance 

July 24, 2018

Past Meetings

County Planning Commission Public Hearing for the Draft Cannabis Land Use Regulation Ordinance
May 23, 2018 at 7 pm
County Board of Supervisors Chambers  
651 Pine Street, Martinez, 94553
County Planning Commission Webpage
Staff Report
Planning Commission Hearing Video. If you would like a video of the Planning Commission hearing, please email cannabis information to request one. 

Other Questions?

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Past Board of Supervisors Actions related to Commercial Cannabis

  1. July 10, 2018
  2. June 26, 2018
  3. May 8, 2018
  4. April 24,2018
  5. November 14, 2017
  6. October 24, 2017
  7. July 18, 2017
  8. April 25, 2017