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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
- July 10, 2018
- June 26, 2018
- May 8, 2018
- April 24,2018
- November 14, 2017
- October 24, 2017
- July 18, 2017
- April 25, 2017
Board of Supervisors Hearing to consider adoption of the Cannabis Land Use Regulation Ordinance
June 26, 2018
Board Order
Attachment A: Ordinance 2018-18 (PDF)
Attachment B: Ordinance 2018-19 Exclusion Area (PDF)
Water Alternative A (PDF)
Water Alternative B (PDF)
JG and Assoc CPC Letter (PDF)
Approved Cannabis Framework April 24, 2018 (PDF)
Zoning Maps with 1000 foot buffer (PDF)
PowerPoint (PDF)
May 8, 2018
CONSIDER options for the taxation of cannabis activities in the County's unincorporated area and PROVIDE direction to staff on
Video of May 8th Board of Supervisor's Meeting
Exhibit 1:
Exhibit 2: Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
Exhibit 3: HDL Recommended Cannabis Tax Rates for Contra Costa County (PDF)
Exhibit 4A: HDL Cumulative Tax Analysis for Maximum Tax Levy (PDF)
Exhibit 4B:
Exhibit 5: Revenue Estimate Comparing Canopy Tax to Gross Receipts Tax Method for Cultivation (PDF)
Exhibit 6: Estimated Cannabis Tax Revenue Summary for All Permit Types (PDF)
April 24, 2018 Board of Supervisors Meeting
A. ACCEPT staff's update on public outreach for the Cannabis Framework;
B. APPROVE the Final Draft of the Framework for Regulating Cannabis in the Unincorporated Areas of the County; and
C. DIRECT Department of Conservation and Development staff to prepare an ordinance based on the Final Draft of the Framework.
Video of April 24, 2018 Board of Supervisors Discussion of Cannabis Land Use Regulation
- Board Order
- Exhibit A1 - Draft Cannabis Framework - Clean Version (PDF)
- Exhibit A2 - Redline Version Draft Cannabis Framework (PDF)
- Exhibit A, Attachment 1 - Maps (note, large file) (PDF)
- Exhibit B -
Power Point Presentation 4-24-18 (PDF) - Exhibit C - MAC Comments Summary (PDF)
- Exhibit D - AOD Advisory Board Comment Summary (PDF)
- Exhibit E - Youth Town Hall Meeting Comments Summary (PDF)
- Exhibit F - CCC Council on Homelessness Draft Meeting Minutes Excerpt (PDF)
- Exhibit G - Public Survey Comments Summary (PDF)
- Exhibit H - Comment Letters (PDF)
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
- Board Order (PDF)
- Exhibit A- Preliminary Cannabis Regulatory Framework 11-14-17 clean version (PDF)
- Attachment 1 to Exhibit A - Preliminary Maps (PDF) (note: North Richmond has revised maps (PDF))
- Attachment 2 to Exhibit A - Report from Health Services (PDF)
- Exhibit B - Preliminary Cannabis Regulatory Framework 11/14/17 compared to 10-24-17 (PDF)
- Exhibit C - Draft Public Outreach (PDF)
- Exhibit D = Comparison of State Limits on Cannabis Transactions (PDF)
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
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 (PDF)
- Findings for Ordinance 2017-26 (PDF)
HdL's Fiscal Analysis of the Potential Commercial Cannabis Industry for Contra Costa County (PDF)- Preliminary Framework Draft Regulatory Framework (PDF)
- Report for Health Services (PDF)
- Maps (PDF) (note: North Richmond has revised maps (PDF))
- Schedule (PDF)
- Table 1 - Regarding Caps and Selection Process (PDF)
- Concord 2017 Survey (PDF)
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.
April 25, 2017 Board of Supervisors Meeting (Item D.10)
A. CONDUCT public workshop discussion on Proposition 64 and cannabis regulation in Contra Costa County.
B. PROVIDE initial, general, direction to staff from the Department of Conservation and Development in conjunction with staff from the Department of Health, Department of Agriculture, District Attorney's Office, County Counsel, Office of the Sheriff, Treasurer-Tax Collector, the Probation Department and the County Administrator's Office on the preparation of one or more ordinances regulating the cultivation, delivery, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis within the unincorporated areas of the County or request specific additional information on potential cannabis regulation.
- Board Order
- Attachment 1- Table 1: Preliminary Evaluation of Cannabis Uses (PDF)
- Attachment 2 - Table 2 Preliminary Evaluation of Sample Regulatory Options (PDF)
- Attachment 3 - Considerations for Different Cannabis Use Types (PDF)
- Attachment 4- Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
- Attachment 5 - Contra Costa County Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-03 (PDF)
- Attachment 6 - Contra Costa County Marijuana Ordinance (PDF)
- Attachment 7 - Alameda County Memo and Draft Cannabis Ordinance (PDF)
- Attachment 8 - Sonoma County Cannabis Ordinance (PDF)
- Attachment 9 - Bureau of Medical Cannabis Regulation FAQ's (PDF)
- Attachment 10 - CalCannabis Flyer (PDF)
- Attachment 11 - Colorado Health Institute Report (PDF)
- Attachment 12 - The Battle Over Hemp Article (PDF)
- Attachment 13 - Colorado Revenue Article (PDF)
- Attachment 14- Colorado Legalization Study 2016 (PDF)
APPROVE Ordinance No. 2018-22 imposing a general tax on commercial cannabis activities, ADOPT Resolution No. 2018/227 calling an election for voters to consider enacting Ordinance No. 2018-22 imposing a general tax on commercial cannabis activities and consolidating the election on the tax measure with the statewide general election to be held on November 6, 2018, and AUTHORIZE officials to sign, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the argument in favor of the tax measure and any associated rebuttal argument, as recommended by the County Administrator.
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2018/227: Ordinance No. 2018-22 Cannabis Business Tax (PDF)